used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
AEROPLANEnoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading THE NEW AEROPLANE.
in addition
From this reading Inside there was a bench with an ironworker's vise, and also a carpenter's bench and well-equipped chest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Inside there was a bench with an ironworker's vise, and also a carpenter's bench and well-equipped chest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Motor Matt was as happy as the proverbial bee in clover--and fully as industrious.
anvilnounUS /ˈænvəl/
a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
From this reading Outside the tent there was a portable forge, anvil, and full outfit of blacksmith's tools.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Motor Matt was as happy as the proverbial bee in clover--and fully as industrious.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading Motor Matt was as happy as the proverbial bee in clover--and fully as industrious.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Inside there was a bench with an ironworker's vise, and also a carpenter's bench and well-equipped chest.
blacksmith's
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From this reading Outside the tent there was a portable forge, anvil, and full outfit of blacksmith's tools.
carpenter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
possessive form of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Inside there was a bench with an ironworker's vise, and also a carpenter's bench and well-equipped chest.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Inside there was a bench with an ironworker's vise, and also a carpenter's bench and well-equipped chest.
clovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading Motor Matt was as happy as the proverbial bee in clover--and fully as industrious.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading Outside the tent there was a portable forge, anvil, and full outfit of blacksmith's tools.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Outside the tent there was a portable forge, anvil, and full outfit of blacksmith's tools.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Motor Matt was as happy as the proverbial bee in clover--and fully as industrious.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Motor Matt was as happy as the proverbial bee in clover--and fully as industrious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Motor Matt was as happy as the proverbial bee in clover--and fully as industrious.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading Motor Matt was as happy as the proverbial bee in clover--and fully as industrious.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside there was a bench with an ironworker's vise, and also a carpenter's bench and well-equipped chest.
ironworker's
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From this reading Inside there was a bench with an ironworker's vise, and also a carpenter's bench and well-equipped chest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Motor Matt was as happy as the proverbial bee in clover--and fully as industrious.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Motor Matt was as happy as the proverbial bee in clover--and fully as industrious.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW AEROPLANE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Outside the tent there was a portable forge, anvil, and full outfit of blacksmith's tools.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the tent there was a portable forge, anvil, and full outfit of blacksmith's tools.
portableadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/
easily or conveniently transported
From this reading Outside the tent there was a portable forge, anvil, and full outfit of blacksmith's tools.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading Motor Matt was as happy as the proverbial bee in clover--and fully as industrious.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
ReservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW AEROPLANE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Outside the tent there was a portable forge, anvil, and full outfit of blacksmith's tools.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Outside the tent there was a portable forge, anvil, and full outfit of blacksmith's tools.
trader'snounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
possessive form of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
visenounUS /vaɪs/
a holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place
From this reading Inside there was a bench with an ironworker's vise, and also a carpenter's bench and well-equipped chest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Motor Matt was as happy as the proverbial bee in clover--and fully as industrious.
well-equipped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Inside there was a bench with an ironworker's vise, and also a carpenter's bench and well-equipped chest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading A quarter of a mile below the post trader's store, on the Devil's Lake Indian Reservation, a tent, with its sides rolled up, was being used as a workshop.
