used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ICE-MAKING IN AFRICA--A HUNTERS' LUNCHEON--AFTER GEMSBOK AGAIN.
AFRICAnounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading ICE-MAKING IN AFRICA--A HUNTERS' LUNCHEON--AFTER GEMSBOK AGAIN.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ICE-MAKING IN AFRICA--A HUNTERS' LUNCHEON--AFTER GEMSBOK AGAIN.
anew
From this reading ICE-MAKING IN AFRICA--A HUNTERS' LUNCHEON--AFTER GEMSBOK AGAIN.
in addition
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He fished out from one of the wagons a box containing a small machine for making ice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading He fished out from one of the wagons a box containing a small machine for making ice.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The next morning Jack's stroke of paralysis in the way of a feast developed itself.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The next morning Jack's stroke of paralysis in the way of a feast developed itself.
fishedverbUS /fɪʃt/
past form of “fish” — seek indirectly
From this reading He fished out from one of the wagons a box containing a small machine for making ice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He fished out from one of the wagons a box containing a small machine for making ice.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He fished out from one of the wagons a box containing a small machine for making ice.
GEMSBOKnounUS /ˈɡemzbɑːk/
large South African oryx with a broad black band along its flanks
From this reading ICE-MAKING IN AFRICA--A HUNTERS' LUNCHEON--AFTER GEMSBOK AGAIN.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fished out from one of the wagons a box containing a small machine for making ice.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
HUNTERSnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading ICE-MAKING IN AFRICA--A HUNTERS' LUNCHEON--AFTER GEMSBOK AGAIN.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading He fished out from one of the wagons a box containing a small machine for making ice.
ICE-MAKING
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From this reading ICE-MAKING IN AFRICA--A HUNTERS' LUNCHEON--AFTER GEMSBOK AGAIN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ICE-MAKING IN AFRICA--A HUNTERS' LUNCHEON--AFTER GEMSBOK AGAIN.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The next morning Jack's stroke of paralysis in the way of a feast developed itself.
a small worthless amount
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading The next morning Jack's stroke of paralysis in the way of a feast developed itself.
LUNCHEONnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading ICE-MAKING IN AFRICA--A HUNTERS' LUNCHEON--AFTER GEMSBOK AGAIN.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He fished out from one of the wagons a box containing a small machine for making ice.
engage in
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He fished out from one of the wagons a box containing a small machine for making ice.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Jack's stroke of paralysis in the way of a feast developed itself.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
absolutely essential
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Jack's stroke of paralysis in the way of a feast developed itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning Jack's stroke of paralysis in the way of a feast developed itself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He fished out from one of the wagons a box containing a small machine for making ice.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He fished out from one of the wagons a box containing a small machine for making ice.
paralysisnounUS /pərˈæləsəs/
loss of the ability to move a body part
From this reading The next morning Jack's stroke of paralysis in the way of a feast developed itself.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He fished out from one of the wagons a box containing a small machine for making ice.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading The next morning Jack's stroke of paralysis in the way of a feast developed itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Jack's stroke of paralysis in the way of a feast developed itself.
a special situation
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I forget the name of the machine, but it was of French manufacture, and Jack said in case it got out of repair it was necessary to send the thing to Paris.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading He fished out from one of the wagons a box containing a small machine for making ice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The next morning Jack's stroke of paralysis in the way of a feast developed itself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The machine was small, and also its capacity: it could make two pounds of ice in three hours, and that was the utmost of which it was capable.
