adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
arduousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdʒuːəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The hospital tent where the little nurse reigned supreme became to Cameron and to the Sergeant as well a place of refuge and relief.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
BeavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The hospital tent where the little nurse reigned supreme became to Cameron and to the Sergeant as well a place of refuge and relief.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
Cameron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
camp-followers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Nurse Haley was in charge further down the line.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/
plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
disorderlyadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərli/
undisciplined and unruly
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Nurse Haley was in charge further down the line.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
FerryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
flingverbUS /flɪŋ/
throw with force or recklessness
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Nurse Haley was in charge further down the line.
gangsnounUS /ɡæŋz/
plural of “gang” — an association of criminals
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
HALEYnounUS /ˈheɪli/
United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981)
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
hospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading The hospital tent where the little nurse reigned supreme became to Cameron and to the Sergeant as well a place of refuge and relief.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
killverbUS /kɪl/
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
Laggan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The hospital tent where the little nurse reigned supreme became to Cameron and to the Sergeant as well a place of refuge and relief.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
navvies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
NURSEverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The hospital tent where the little nurse reigned supreme became to Cameron and to the Sergeant as well a place of refuge and relief.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading The hospital tent where the little nurse reigned supreme became to Cameron and to the Sergeant as well a place of refuge and relief.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading The hospital tent where the little nurse reigned supreme became to Cameron and to the Sergeant as well a place of refuge and relief.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The hospital tent where the little nurse reigned supreme became to Cameron and to the Sergeant as well a place of refuge and relief.
repletionnoun
the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
spreadverbUS /spred/
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
strewnverbUS /struːn/
inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
Strong's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading The hospital tent where the little nurse reigned supreme became to Cameron and to the Sergeant as well a place of refuge and relief.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The hospital tent where the little nurse reigned supreme became to Cameron and to the Sergeant as well a place of refuge and relief.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The hospital tent where the little nurse reigned supreme became to Cameron and to the Sergeant as well a place of refuge and relief.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading NURSE HALEY The railway construction had reached the Beaver, and from Laggan westward the construction gangs were strewn along the line in straggling camps, straggling because, though the tents of the railway men were set in orderly precision, the crowds of camp-followers spread themselves hither and thither in disorderly confusion around the outskirts of the camp.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The hospital tent where the little nurse reigned supreme became to Cameron and to the Sergeant as well a place of refuge and relief.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading To Cameron, who for a month had been attached to Superintendent Strong's division, the life was full of movement and colour.
wolvesnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading The two constables and Sergeant Ferry found the duty of keeping order among the navvies, but more especially among the outlaw herd that lay in wait to fling themselves upon their monthly pay like wolves upon a kill, sufficiently arduous to fill to repletion the hours of the day and often of the night.
