used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since refrigeration was necessary for fuel-storage, there was a great deal.
(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 Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it definitely seemed to be as purposeless as any man's work could possibly be.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And it definitely seemed to be as purposeless as any man's work could possibly be.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And it definitely seemed to be as purposeless as any man's work could possibly be.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He went back to his work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And it definitely seemed to be as purposeless as any man's work could possibly be.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading He had planted iron pipes in the soil, and circulated refrigerant in it.
commandeeredverbUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɪrd/
past form of “commandeer” — take arbitrarily or by force
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And it definitely seemed to be as purposeless as any man's work could possibly be.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Since refrigeration was necessary for fuel-storage, there was a great deal.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading And it definitely seemed to be as purposeless as any man's work could possibly be.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
Down-grade
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From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since refrigeration was necessary for fuel-storage, there was a great deal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
fuel-storage
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From this reading Since refrigeration was necessary for fuel-storage, there was a great deal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Since refrigeration was necessary for fuel-storage, there was a great deal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went back to his work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He went back to his work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He had planted iron pipes in the soil, and circulated refrigerant in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it definitely seemed to be as purposeless as any man's work could possibly be.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And it definitely seemed to be as purposeless as any man's work could possibly be.
absolutely essential
From this reading Since refrigeration was necessary for fuel-storage, there was a great deal.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He had planted iron pipes in the soil, and circulated refrigerant in it.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading He had planted iron pipes in the soil, and circulated refrigerant in it.
by chance
From this reading And it definitely seemed to be as purposeless as any man's work could possibly be.
purposelessadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrpəsləs/
not evidencing any purpose or goal
From this reading And it definitely seemed to be as purposeless as any man's work could possibly be.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
refrigerantnounUS /rɪˈfrɪdʒərənt/
any substance used to provide cooling (as in a refrigerator)
From this reading He had planted iron pipes in the soil, and circulated refrigerant in it.
refrigerationnounUS /rɪˌfrɪdʒərˈeɪʃən/
the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And it definitely seemed to be as purposeless as any man's work could possibly be.
ship-fuel
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From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since refrigeration was necessary for fuel-storage, there was a great deal.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading He had planted iron pipes in the soil, and circulated refrigerant in it.
tanksnounUS /tæŋks/
plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since refrigeration was necessary for fuel-storage, there was a great deal.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went back to his work.
warehousesnounUS /ˈwerhaʊzɪz/
plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since refrigeration was necessary for fuel-storage, there was a great deal.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went back to his work.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Down-grade from the now thoroughly deserted area in which ship-fuel tanks had leaked--quite far down-grade--he had commandeered all the refrigeration equipment in the warehouses.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He went back to his work.
