used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OCEAN PRAIRIE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
being joined in close association
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
a state at a particular time
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
cylindernounUS /ˈsɪləndər/
a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
set up or found
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
insnounUS /ɪnz/
an agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
a particular point in time
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading AN OCEAN PRAIRIE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
oiledadjectiveUS /ɔɪld/
treated with oil
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
oilersnounUS /ˈɔɪlərz/
plural of “oiler” — a worker who oils engines or machinery
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
outsnounUS /aʊts/
plural of “out” — (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
PRAIRIEnounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading AN OCEAN PRAIRIE.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
move stealthily
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
in the near future
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
carry out
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
a just detectable amount
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
valvenounUS /vælv/
a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
look attentively
From this reading There being two other oilers, he now stood his regular watch of three hours at a time, having the rest of the day to himself.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
(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 Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Most of this leisure time was spent in talking with Herrick, or studying the ins and outs of the machinery; and Frank soon learned to "take a card" as well as any man on board.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Frank found his new work tolerably easy, though it required constant attention, for every joint of the machinery had to be watched, and oiled afresh the moment it began to get dry and hot.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading This is done as follows: a slip of paper is rolled round a brass tube attached to the valve of the engine cylinder, and a pencil fixed so as to trace certain curved lines on the paper as it turns, the shape of which shows the exact working condition of the engine.
