used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It seems that Cassius began conferring at once with two of the immigration officers about entrance into the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when Rubin climbed ashore on Ellis Island, the city was thrown into a panic.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading And when Rubin climbed ashore on Ellis Island, the city was thrown into a panic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seems that Cassius began conferring at once with two of the immigration officers about entrance into the country.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It seems that Cassius began conferring at once with two of the immigration officers about entrance into the country.
binocularsnounUS /bəˈnɑːkjələrz/
(plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
Cassiusnoun
prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC)
From this reading It seems that Cassius began conferring at once with two of the immigration officers about entrance into the country.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading And when Rubin climbed ashore on Ellis Island, the city was thrown into a panic.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading And when Rubin climbed ashore on Ellis Island, the city was thrown into a panic.
conferringverbUS /kənˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading It seems that Cassius began conferring at once with two of the immigration officers about entrance into the country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading And when Rubin climbed ashore on Ellis Island, the city was thrown into a panic.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It seems that Cassius began conferring at once with two of the immigration officers about entrance into the country.
evidencedadjectiveUS /ˈevɪdənst/
supported by evidence
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
immigrationnounUS /ˌɪməˈɡreɪʃən/
migration into a place (especially migration to a country of which you are not a native in order to settle there)
From this reading It seems that Cassius began conferring at once with two of the immigration officers about entrance into the country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And when Rubin climbed ashore on Ellis Island, the city was thrown into a panic.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading And when Rubin climbed ashore on Ellis Island, the city was thrown into a panic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems that Cassius began conferring at once with two of the immigration officers about entrance into the country.
IT'S
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From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
moustachioed
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From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
information about recent and important events
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It seems that Cassius began conferring at once with two of the immigration officers about entrance into the country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And when Rubin climbed ashore on Ellis Island, the city was thrown into a panic.
on one occasion
From this reading It seems that Cassius began conferring at once with two of the immigration officers about entrance into the country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading And when Rubin climbed ashore on Ellis Island, the city was thrown into a panic.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
Rubin
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From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
done under pressure
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems that Cassius began conferring at once with two of the immigration officers about entrance into the country.
for a short time
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
smellyadjectiveUS /ˈsmeli/
offensively malodorous
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems that Cassius began conferring at once with two of the immigration officers about entrance into the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
a special situation
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading And when Rubin climbed ashore on Ellis Island, the city was thrown into a panic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It seems that Cassius began conferring at once with two of the immigration officers about entrance into the country.
precisely as stated
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
a message informing of danger
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
look attentively
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
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 IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
at the time that
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
which person or people
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading People from miles around who got wind of the news (he was a very smelly elephant) rushed to the docks to watch, or climb to the tops of buildings with binoculars.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading IT'S A BARGAIN" A warning of the thing to sweep the country shortly was evidenced when the moustachioed elephant Rubin came lumbering through the water in the New York Harbor.
