used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Has any box come for me from Grand Forks?" asked he.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Has any box come for me from Grand Forks?" asked he.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
baggage-master
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From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Has any box come for me from Grand Forks?" asked he.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Has any box come for me from Grand Forks?" asked he.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
without deviation
From this reading Mr. Starr went directly to the express office of the little station and made inquiries.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
give expression to
From this reading Mr. Starr went directly to the express office of the little station and made inquiries.
fastestadverbUS /ˈfæstəst/
most quickly
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
fer
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From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Has any box come for me from Grand Forks?" asked he.
ForksnounUS /fɔːrks/
plural of “fork” — cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading "Has any box come for me from Grand Forks?" asked he.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Has any box come for me from Grand Forks?" asked he.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading "Has any box come for me from Grand Forks?" asked he.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has any box come for me from Grand Forks?" asked he.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Mr. Starr went directly to the express office of the little station and made inquiries.
Latimers
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From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Starr went directly to the express office of the little station and made inquiries.
lookin
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From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
LUMBERnounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Has any box come for me from Grand Forks?" asked he.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Starr went directly to the express office of the little station and made inquiries.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
not often
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
StarrnounUS /stɑːr/
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Mr. Starr went directly to the express office of the little station and made inquiries.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
that's
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From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
ticket-agent
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From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
timber-jacks
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From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Starr went directly to the express office of the little station and made inquiries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
which person or people
From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading CHRISTMAS AT THE LUMBER CAMP CHRISTMAS was seldom made much of among the timber-jacks, but this winter they were to have such a celebration as they had never dreamed of before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Starr had held several secret meetings with his wife and the Latimers, and the result was that one day in the early part of December, he took the fastest team and the sleigh and drove to town.
Yaas
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From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
you're
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From this reading "Yaas, guess that's what you're lookin' fer," replied the man who was ticket-agent, baggage-master and express agent, all three in one.
