Chapter XII · Chapter 12

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost immediately other whistles replied from the distance.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Fearing she might be late she ran as far as the village.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Almost immediately other whistles replied from the distance.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There she found all the doors of the houses open.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

to or in any or all places

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Fearing she might be late she ran as far as the village.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Fearing she might be late she ran as far as the village.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

set up or found

From this reading There she found all the doors of the houses open.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Almost immediately other whistles replied from the distance.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There she found all the doors of the houses open.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Almost immediately other whistles replied from the distance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Fearing she might be late she ran as far as the village.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Fearing she might be late she ran as far as the village.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading There she found all the doors of the houses open.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Almost immediately other whistles replied from the distance.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Fearing she might be late she ran as far as the village.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

recurring again and again

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Almost immediately other whistles replied from the distance.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

Identical; not different.

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

a request to be present

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There she found all the doors of the houses open.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

at the time that

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

make whistling sounds

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading Almost immediately other whistles replied from the distance.

which person or people

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading WORK IN THE FACTORY When she reached the road a loud whistle was heard, shrill and powerful.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading This was the call for the factory hands who lived in Maraucourt, and the other whistles repeated the summons to work from village to village, St. Pipoy, Harcheux, Racour, Flexelles, in all the Paindavoine factories, announcing to the owner of the vast works that everywhere, at the same time, his factories were calling to his employes to be ready for the day's work.