used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In fact he almost forgot the feud altogether.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He wired to Asheville where he had already made his preliminary arrangements, and in two days carloads of men, lumber and supplies began to arrive.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In fact he almost forgot the feud altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The time for the return of bids had come and he had been awarded the contract.
any thing at all
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He wired to Asheville where he had already made his preliminary arrangements, and in two days carloads of men, lumber and supplies began to arrive.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He wired to Asheville where he had already made his preliminary arrangements, and in two days carloads of men, lumber and supplies began to arrive.
AshevillenounUS /ˈæʃvɪl/
a town in western North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west of Charlotte
From this reading He wired to Asheville where he had already made his preliminary arrangements, and in two days carloads of men, lumber and supplies began to arrive.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading The time for the return of bids had come and he had been awarded the contract.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The time for the return of bids had come and he had been awarded the contract.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He wired to Asheville where he had already made his preliminary arrangements, and in two days carloads of men, lumber and supplies began to arrive.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The time for the return of bids had come and he had been awarded the contract.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
carloadsnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊdz/
plural of “carload” — a gathering of passengers sufficient to fill an automobile
From this reading He wired to Asheville where he had already made his preliminary arrangements, and in two days carloads of men, lumber and supplies began to arrive.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The time for the return of bids had come and he had been awarded the contract.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading The time for the return of bids had come and he had been awarded the contract.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact he almost forgot the feud altogether.
feudnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading In fact he almost forgot the feud altogether.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading In fact he almost forgot the feud altogether.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The time for the return of bids had come and he had been awarded the contract.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact he almost forgot the feud altogether.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had wired in his resignation to Washington and was once more in the thick of a logging job.
HOPWOOD
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From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact he almost forgot the feud altogether.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He had wired in his resignation to Washington and was once more in the thick of a logging job.
loggingnounUS /ˈlɔːɡɪŋ/
the work of cutting down trees for timber
From this reading He had wired in his resignation to Washington and was once more in the thick of a logging job.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading He wired to Asheville where he had already made his preliminary arrangements, and in two days carloads of men, lumber and supplies began to arrive.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He wired to Asheville where he had already made his preliminary arrangements, and in two days carloads of men, lumber and supplies began to arrive.
the force of workers available
From this reading He wired to Asheville where he had already made his preliminary arrangements, and in two days carloads of men, lumber and supplies began to arrive.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had wired in his resignation to Washington and was once more in the thick of a logging job.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
on one occasion
From this reading He had wired in his resignation to Washington and was once more in the thick of a logging job.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading He wired to Asheville where he had already made his preliminary arrangements, and in two days carloads of men, lumber and supplies began to arrive.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading He had wired in his resignation to Washington and was once more in the thick of a logging job.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The time for the return of bids had come and he had been awarded the contract.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading He wired to Asheville where he had already made his preliminary arrangements, and in two days carloads of men, lumber and supplies began to arrive.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading He had wired in his resignation to Washington and was once more in the thick of a logging job.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time for the return of bids had come and he had been awarded the contract.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He wired to Asheville where he had already made his preliminary arrangements, and in two days carloads of men, lumber and supplies began to arrive.
Wait's
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From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOPWOOD TAKES A TRIP For the next few days Scott was too busy to think anything of Foster Wait’s possible revenge.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading He had wired in his resignation to Washington and was once more in the thick of a logging job.
in or at the place that
From this reading He wired to Asheville where he had already made his preliminary arrangements, and in two days carloads of men, lumber and supplies began to arrive.
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading He had wired in his resignation to Washington and was once more in the thick of a logging job.
