Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

aimlessly drifting

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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

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one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The two men looked at one another as the sound came to their ears, and the foreman cried:

for the reason that

From this reading One reason was because it was not yet time to start.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

the event consisting of the start of something

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next to; at the side of

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

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a youthful male person

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make a buzzing sound

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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The two men looked at one another as the sound came to their ears, and the foreman cried:

a railcar where passengers ride

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inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

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a squeaking sound

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inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The two men looked at one another as the sound came to their ears, and the foreman cried:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The two men looked at one another as the sound came to their ears, and the foreman cried:

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

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past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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a person who exercises control over workers

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the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And as soon as Tod heard the sound of the machinery he knew something was wrong.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading And as soon as Tod heard the sound of the machinery he knew something was wrong.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

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on condition that; in the event that

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moving to the inside of something

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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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 And as soon as Tod heard the sound of the machinery he knew something was wrong.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

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enter into a log, as on ships and planes

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plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The two men looked at one another as the sound came to their ears, and the foreman cried:

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

occurring by chance

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machines or machine systems collectively

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the force of workers available

From this reading The two men looked at one another as the sound came to their ears, and the foreman cried:

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

in motion

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One reason was because it was not yet time to start.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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touching and supported by a surface

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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One reason was because it was not yet time to start.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading One reason was because it was not yet time to start.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

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precisely, exactly

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

cut with a saw

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a thing, without saying which

From this reading And as soon as Tod heard the sound of the machinery he knew something was wrong.

in the near future

From this reading And as soon as Tod heard the sound of the machinery he knew something was wrong.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

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having a supporting base

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading One reason was because it was not yet time to start.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Another reason was that the engineer of the mill was standing right beside him, talking about a new lot of logs that had been floated down the river that day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

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belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The two men looked at one another as the sound came to their ears, and the foreman cried:

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading One reason was because it was not yet time to start.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

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a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds

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a source of difficulty

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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two men looked at one another as the sound came to their ears, and the foreman cried:

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

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move with a whining sound

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not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading And as soon as Tod heard the sound of the machinery he knew something was wrong.

but in spite of that

From this reading One reason was because it was not yet time to start.