used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
an increase by natural growth or addition
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
in addition
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he came upon the veranda, he saw Shiller in conversation with a stranger.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
bulgedverbUS /bʌldʒd/
past form of “bulge” — swell or protrude outwards
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As he came upon the veranda, he saw Shiller in conversation with a stranger.
Casey
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From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
Coldstream
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From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As he came upon the veranda, he saw Shiller in conversation with a stranger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
placed crosswise
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
Dunne
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From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
at any time
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "Oh, Casey," said Shiller, "I want you to shake hands with Mr. Glass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Oh, Casey," said Shiller, "I want you to shake hands with Mr. Glass.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, Casey," said Shiller, "I want you to shake hands with Mr. Glass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he came upon the veranda, he saw Shiller in conversation with a stranger.
irrigating
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From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
the literary culture
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Oh, Casey," said Shiller, "I want you to shake hands with Mr. Glass.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Casey," said Shiller, "I want you to shake hands with Mr. Glass.
periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, Casey," said Shiller, "I want you to shake hands with Mr. Glass.
cut with a saw
From this reading As he came upon the veranda, he saw Shiller in conversation with a stranger.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading "Oh, Casey," said Shiller, "I want you to shake hands with Mr. Glass.
Shiller
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From this reading As he came upon the veranda, he saw Shiller in conversation with a stranger.
Shiller's
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From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading As he came upon the veranda, he saw Shiller in conversation with a stranger.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading As he came upon the veranda, he saw Shiller in conversation with a stranger.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Oh, Casey," said Shiller, "I want you to shake hands with Mr. Glass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Ever since then he had been irrigating, throwing upon his thirsty fields every drop of water he could get.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Casey Dunne crossed from the Coldstream Supply Company's store--which was also the post office--to Bob Shiller's hotel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His pockets bulged with mail, for it was his first visit to town since the destruction of the dam a week before, and there was an accumulation of letters, newspapers, and periodicals.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, Casey," said Shiller, "I want you to shake hands with Mr. Glass.
