used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I was comin’ up to see you about this to-day,” he said.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Beam saw Jim staring at the logs and stepped over to his side.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
BeamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading John Beam saw Jim staring at the logs and stepped over to his side.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
comin
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From this reading “I was comin’ up to see you about this to-day,” he said.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
DiversitynounUS /dɪˈvɜːrsɪti/
noticeable heterogeneity
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
the act of consuming food
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
exclusionnounUS /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
the state of being excluded
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
HardwoodnounUS /ˈhɑːrdwʊd/
the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers)
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was comin’ up to see you about this to-day,” he said.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
Jim
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From this reading John Beam saw Jim staring at the logs and stepped over to his side.
Jim's
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From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Beam saw Jim staring at the logs and stepped over to his side.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
on one occasion
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading John Beam saw Jim staring at the logs and stepped over to his side.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I was comin’ up to see you about this to-day,” he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading John Beam saw Jim staring at the logs and stepped over to his side.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I was comin’ up to see you about this to-day,” he said.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading John Beam saw Jim staring at the logs and stepped over to his side.
skidsnounUS /skɪdz/
plural of “skid” — one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading John Beam saw Jim staring at the logs and stepped over to his side.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading John Beam saw Jim staring at the logs and stepped over to his side.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
to-day
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From this reading “I was comin’ up to see you about this to-day,” he said.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
two times
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He knew that the mill had been eating up more timber than before, and of course was pleased, for that meant an increased production.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the following Friday that Jim’s attention was called to the scant stock of logs on the skids.
at the time that
From this reading He knew, too, that the Diversity Hardwood Company had missed sending down a train of logs once or twice when they should have been sent; but other matters had filled his attention to the exclusion of this.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I was comin’ up to see you about this to-day,” he said.
