used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Also there was a wash boiler full of coffee and a galvanized tub brimming with lemonade.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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in addition
From this reading Also there was a wash boiler full of coffee and a galvanized tub brimming with lemonade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISSING From all over the Malpais country, from the water-sheds where Bear and Elk and Cow creeks head, from the halfway house far out in the desert where the stage changes horses, men and women dribbled to the Frying Pan for the big dance after the round-up.
have
From this reading MISSING From all over the Malpais country, from the water-sheds where Bear and Elk and Cow creeks head, from the halfway house far out in the desert where the stage changes horses, men and women dribbled to the Frying Pan for the big dance after the round-up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many cakes and pies and piles of sandwiches had been made ready.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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boilernounUS /ˈbɔɪlər/
sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading Also there was a wash boiler full of coffee and a galvanized tub brimming with lemonade.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading Also there was a wash boiler full of coffee and a galvanized tub brimming with lemonade.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading Many cakes and pies and piles of sandwiches had been made ready.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading MISSING From all over the Malpais country, from the water-sheds where Bear and Elk and Cow creeks head, from the halfway house far out in the desert where the stage changes horses, men and women dribbled to the Frying Pan for the big dance after the round-up.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Also there was a wash boiler full of coffee and a galvanized tub brimming with lemonade.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
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CownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
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creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
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an artistic form of nonverbal communication
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leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
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-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading For the Frying Pan was doing itself proud.
dribbledverbUS /ˈdrɪbəld/
past form of “dribble” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading MISSING From all over the Malpais country, from the water-sheds where Bear and Elk and Cow creeks head, from the halfway house far out in the desert where the stage changes horses, men and women dribbled to the Frying Pan for the big dance after the round-up.
ElknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
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to a considerable degree; very much
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MISSING From all over the Malpais country, from the water-sheds where Bear and Elk and Cow creeks head, from the halfway house far out in the desert where the stage changes horses, men and women dribbled to the Frying Pan for the big dance after the round-up.
FryingnounUS /ˈfraɪɪŋ/
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Also there was a wash boiler full of coffee and a galvanized tub brimming with lemonade.
galvanizedverbUS /ˈɡælvənaɪzd/
past form of “galvanize” — to stimulate to action
From this reading Also there was a wash boiler full of coffee and a galvanized tub brimming with lemonade.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great were the preparations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many cakes and pies and piles of sandwiches had been made ready.
halfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
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the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
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plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading For the Frying Pan was doing itself proud.
lemonadenounUS /ˈleməˈneɪd/
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
From this reading Also there was a wash boiler full of coffee and a galvanized tub brimming with lemonade.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Many cakes and pies and piles of sandwiches had been made ready.
Malpais
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many cakes and pies and piles of sandwiches had been made ready.
the force of workers available
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MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many cakes and pies and piles of sandwiches had been made ready.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
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piesnounUS /paɪz/
plural of “pie” — dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading Many cakes and pies and piles of sandwiches had been made ready.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading Many cakes and pies and piles of sandwiches had been made ready.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Great were the preparations.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading For the Frying Pan was doing itself proud.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Many cakes and pies and piles of sandwiches had been made ready.
round-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading Many cakes and pies and piles of sandwiches had been made ready.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading Also there was a wash boiler full of coffee and a galvanized tub brimming with lemonade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading Also there was a wash boiler full of coffee and a galvanized tub brimming with lemonade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Also there was a wash boiler full of coffee and a galvanized tub brimming with lemonade.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Also there was a wash boiler full of coffee and a galvanized tub brimming with lemonade.
water-sheds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Great were the preparations.
in or at the place that
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in the company of; together with
From this reading Also there was a wash boiler full of coffee and a galvanized tub brimming with lemonade.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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