aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
at or in the front
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
(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 THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Walter stopped the car, and Charley jumped out nimbly.
Charley
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From this reading Walter stopped the car, and Charley jumped out nimbly.
Charley's
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From this reading THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
brought together in one place
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Walter stopped the car, and Charley jumped out nimbly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
moldingnounUS /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/
the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
nimblyadverbUS /ˈnɪmbli/
in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
From this reading Walter stopped the car, and Charley jumped out nimbly.
not any; not one
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
the middle of the day
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
on one occasion
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
and nothing more
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Walter stopped the car, and Charley jumped out nimbly.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
smokestacknounUS /ˈsmoʊkstæk/
a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
in the near future
From this reading THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Walter stopped the car, and Charley jumped out nimbly.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading THE STRIKE.
sweaty
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From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The only sign of activity about the camp was the sweaty cook, once more engaged in the seemingly endless process of molding bread on the dirty bench outside the tent.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRIKE.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter stopped the car, and Charley jumped out nimbly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE camp was soon plainly in view of all, and the reason for Charley's exclamation apparent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although it was not nearly noon, groups of negroes were gathered around the various tents, and the big steam shovel lay far ahead, motionless and deserted, with no hint of smoke trailing from its smokestack.
