used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
assignmentnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading He was here to get instructions for his new assignment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading A cheap lamp pinned down one corner of the map in front of him, a jar of tobacco the opposite one.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Piñon knots crackled cheerfully in the fireplace, emphasizing the comfort within the cabin as compared with the weather outside.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Piñon knots crackled cheerfully in the fireplace, emphasizing the comfort within the cabin as compared with the weather outside.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Piñon knots crackled cheerfully in the fireplace, emphasizing the comfort within the cabin as compared with the weather outside.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A cheap lamp pinned down one corner of the map in front of him, a jar of tobacco the opposite one.
crackledverbUS /ˈkrækəld/
past form of “crackle” — make a crackling sound
From this reading Piñon knots crackled cheerfully in the fireplace, emphasizing the comfort within the cabin as compared with the weather outside.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A cheap lamp pinned down one corner of the map in front of him, a jar of tobacco the opposite one.
emphasizingnounUS /ˈemfəsaɪzɪŋ/
the act of giving special importance or significance to something
From this reading Piñon knots crackled cheerfully in the fireplace, emphasizing the comfort within the cabin as compared with the weather outside.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Piñon knots crackled cheerfully in the fireplace, emphasizing the comfort within the cabin as compared with the weather outside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was here to get instructions for his new assignment.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A cheap lamp pinned down one corner of the map in front of him, a jar of tobacco the opposite one.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was here to get instructions for his new assignment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was here to get instructions for his new assignment.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He was here to get instructions for his new assignment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tug Hollister looked over his shoulder.
Hollister
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From this reading Tug Hollister looked over his shoulder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading He was here to get instructions for his new assignment.
IRREFUTABLEadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈfjuːtəbəl/
impossible to deny or disprove
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading A cheap lamp pinned down one corner of the map in front of him, a jar of tobacco the opposite one.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Piñon knots crackled cheerfully in the fireplace, emphasizing the comfort within the cabin as compared with the weather outside.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading A cheap lamp pinned down one corner of the map in front of him, a jar of tobacco the opposite one.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
LOGICnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tug Hollister looked over his shoulder.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading A cheap lamp pinned down one corner of the map in front of him, a jar of tobacco the opposite one.
Merrick
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From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was here to get instructions for his new assignment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A cheap lamp pinned down one corner of the map in front of him, a jar of tobacco the opposite one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A cheap lamp pinned down one corner of the map in front of him, a jar of tobacco the opposite one.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading A cheap lamp pinned down one corner of the map in front of him, a jar of tobacco the opposite one.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Piñon knots crackled cheerfully in the fireplace, emphasizing the comfort within the cabin as compared with the weather outside.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tug Hollister looked over his shoulder.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading A cheap lamp pinned down one corner of the map in front of him, a jar of tobacco the opposite one.
Piñon
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From this reading Piñon knots crackled cheerfully in the fireplace, emphasizing the comfort within the cabin as compared with the weather outside.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Tug Hollister looked over his shoulder.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IRREFUTABLE LOGIC Merrick sat at a table in the log cabin that served him as field headquarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was here to get instructions for his new assignment.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading A cheap lamp pinned down one corner of the map in front of him, a jar of tobacco the opposite one.
TugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading Tug Hollister looked over his shoulder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was here to get instructions for his new assignment.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Piñon knots crackled cheerfully in the fireplace, emphasizing the comfort within the cabin as compared with the weather outside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Piñon knots crackled cheerfully in the fireplace, emphasizing the comfort within the cabin as compared with the weather outside.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Piñon knots crackled cheerfully in the fireplace, emphasizing the comfort within the cabin as compared with the weather outside.
