used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
the state of being absent
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Donald turned to Gillis as he saw the whole crew of “redshirts” pile tumultuously on the train.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “How often do the men quit like this?” he asked rather irritably.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
depletedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpliːtɪd/
no longer sufficient
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How often do the men quit like this?” he asked rather irritably.
DominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
Donald
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From this reading Donald turned to Gillis as he saw the whole crew of “redshirts” pile tumultuously on the train.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Every holiday,” replied Gillis.
exodusnounUS /ˈeksədəs/
a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
Gillis
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From this reading Donald turned to Gillis as he saw the whole crew of “redshirts” pile tumultuously on the train.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Donald turned to Gillis as he saw the whole crew of “redshirts” pile tumultuously on the train.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading “Every holiday,” replied Gillis.
How
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From this reading “How often do the men quit like this?” he asked rather irritably.
irritablyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading “How often do the men quit like this?” he asked rather irritably.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
go away from a place
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “How often do the men quit like this?” he asked rather irritably.
the force of workers available
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
a particular point in time
From this reading Donald pondered a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
many times at short intervals
From this reading “How often do the men quit like this?” he asked rather irritably.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Donald turned to Gillis as he saw the whole crew of “redshirts” pile tumultuously on the train.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Donald turned to Gillis as he saw the whole crew of “redshirts” pile tumultuously on the train.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Donald pondered a moment.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading “How often do the men quit like this?” he asked rather irritably.
on the contrary
From this reading “How often do the men quit like this?” he asked rather irritably.
redshirts
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From this reading Donald turned to Gillis as he saw the whole crew of “redshirts” pile tumultuously on the train.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Every holiday,” replied Gillis.
cut with a saw
From this reading Donald turned to Gillis as he saw the whole crew of “redshirts” pile tumultuously on the train.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “How often do the men quit like this?” he asked rather irritably.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Donald turned to Gillis as he saw the whole crew of “redshirts” pile tumultuously on the train.
tumultuouslyadverb
in a tumultuous and riotous manner
From this reading Donald turned to Gillis as he saw the whole crew of “redshirts” pile tumultuously on the train.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Donald turned to Gillis as he saw the whole crew of “redshirts” pile tumultuously on the train.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week before Dominion Day men began applying for leave of absence until the exodus depleted the crew to such an extent that it was deemed advisable to shut down for a week.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Donald turned to Gillis as he saw the whole crew of “redshirts” pile tumultuously on the train.
