used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading He was working with feverish activity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
barrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading I saw Augustine helping the workmen put into sacks and barrels the powder made during the day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
Coso
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From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I saw Augustine helping the workmen put into sacks and barrels the powder made during the day.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading At nightfall I found him in the powder mill near San Juan de los Panetes.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I saw Augustine helping the workmen put into sacks and barrels the powder made during the day.
Engracia
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From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading He was working with feverish activity.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
set up or found
From this reading At nightfall I found him in the powder mill near San Juan de los Panetes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was working with feverish activity.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading I saw Augustine helping the workmen put into sacks and barrels the powder made during the day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I saw Augustine helping the workmen put into sacks and barrels the powder made during the day.
Juan
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From this reading At nightfall I found him in the powder mill near San Juan de los Panetes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
los
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From this reading At nightfall I found him in the powder mill near San Juan de los Panetes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I saw Augustine helping the workmen put into sacks and barrels the powder made during the day.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading At nightfall I found him in the powder mill near San Juan de los Panetes.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading At nightfall I found him in the powder mill near San Juan de los Panetes.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading At nightfall I found him in the powder mill near San Juan de los Panetes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
Panetes
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From this reading At nightfall I found him in the powder mill near San Juan de los Panetes.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading At nightfall I found him in the powder mill near San Juan de los Panetes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I saw Augustine helping the workmen put into sacks and barrels the powder made during the day.
quintals
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From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
sacksnounUS /sæks/
plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading I saw Augustine helping the workmen put into sacks and barrels the powder made during the day.
San
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From this reading At nightfall I found him in the powder mill near San Juan de los Panetes.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
Saragossans
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From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw Augustine helping the workmen put into sacks and barrels the powder made during the day.
express in words
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
do one's shopping
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was working with feverish activity.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
at the time that
From this reading When we had finished carrying out the flour, I went and looked for Augustine; but I could find him nowhere, neither in his father's house, nor at the headquarters of supplies, nor in the Coso, nor in Santa Engracia.
in or at the place that
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was working with feverish activity.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I have forgotten to say that the Saragossans had improvised a work shop where were turned out daily nine or ten quintals of powder.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He was working with feverish activity.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading I saw Augustine helping the workmen put into sacks and barrels the powder made during the day.
