used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
an increase by natural growth or addition
From this reading From time to time it was necessary to shovel out the accumulation of ooze.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading DuChane called Marlin's attention to a dead field mouse in one of the shovel loads.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading DuChane called Marlin's attention to a dead field mouse in one of the shovel loads.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
cylindernounUS /ˈsɪləndər/
a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading DuChane called Marlin's attention to a dead field mouse in one of the shovel loads.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
DuChane
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From this reading DuChane called Marlin's attention to a dead field mouse in one of the shovel loads.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
expeditedverbUS /ˈekspɪdaɪtɪd/
past form of “expedite” — speed up the progress of; facilitate
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading DuChane called Marlin's attention to a dead field mouse in one of the shovel loads.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time it was necessary to shovel out the accumulation of ooze.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
gougedverbUS /ɡaʊdʒd/
past form of “gouge” — force with the thumb
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
gummyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌmi/
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
insertverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrt/
put or introduce into something
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From time to time it was necessary to shovel out the accumulation of ooze.
leveragenounUS /ˈlevərɪdʒ/
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading DuChane called Marlin's attention to a dead field mouse in one of the shovel loads.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
MarlinnounUS /ˈmɑːrlən/
large long-jawed oceanic sport fishes; related to sailfishes and spearfishes; not completely cold-blooded i.e. able to warm their brains and eyes
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
Marlin's
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From this reading DuChane called Marlin's attention to a dead field mouse in one of the shovel loads.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
mid-morning
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From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading DuChane called Marlin's attention to a dead field mouse in one of the shovel loads.
absolutely essential
From this reading From time to time it was necessary to shovel out the accumulation of ooze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
oozenounUS /uːz/
any thick, viscous matter
From this reading From time to time it was necessary to shovel out the accumulation of ooze.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From time to time it was necessary to shovel out the accumulation of ooze.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
rotaryadjectiveUS /ˈroʊtəri/
relating to or characterized by rotation
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
scaffoldingnounUS /ˈskæfəldɪŋ/
a system of scaffolds
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
screwingnounUS /ˈskruːɪŋ/
slang for sexual intercourse
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading From time to time it was necessary to shovel out the accumulation of ooze.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
make steady
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
timbersnounUS /ˈtɪmbərz/
plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time it was necessary to shovel out the accumulation of ooze.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They managed to get the cylinder up on the scaffolding and to insert one end in the opening gouged in the outer shell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Slow but steady progress toward penetrating the gummy mass was achieved by imparting a rotary motion to the pipe section.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
wrenchverbUS /rentʃ/
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading By mid-morning, Marlin had rigged up a crude leverage device of timbers, on the principle of a pipe wrench, which expedited the process of screwing the cylinder into the interior.
