used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
highly skilled
From this reading The walls were made with wattle plastered with mud, and the work was accomplished in a couple of days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
DanielsnounUS /ˈdænjəlz/
plural of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The walls were made with wattle plastered with mud, and the work was accomplished in a couple of days.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
the act of retaining something
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
labourers
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From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The operation was not a long one.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The walls were made with wattle plastered with mud, and the work was accomplished in a couple of days.
the force of workers available
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading The walls were made with wattle plastered with mud, and the work was accomplished in a couple of days.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The operation was not a long one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
on one occasion
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The operation was not a long one.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The operation was not a long one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
OUTBREAKnounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading THE OUTBREAK.
plasteredadjectiveUS /ˈplæstərd/
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
From this reading The walls were made with wattle plastered with mud, and the work was accomplished in a couple of days.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/
the activity of supplying or providing something
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
thatching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OUTBREAK.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Several of the farmers sent two or three of their native labourers to assist in cutting and bringing to the spot timber for the framework and supplying straw for thatching the roofs.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The walls were made with wattle plastered with mud, and the work was accomplished in a couple of days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
wattlenounUS /ˈwɑːtəl/
a fleshy wrinkled and often brightly colored fold of skin hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds (chickens and turkeys) or lizards
From this reading The walls were made with wattle plastered with mud, and the work was accomplished in a couple of days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The walls were made with wattle plastered with mud, and the work was accomplished in a couple of days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The walls were made with wattle plastered with mud, and the work was accomplished in a couple of days.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As it was possible that the detachment might remain for some time in their present quarters, Lieutenant Daniels at once set them to work to erect a couple of huts, each capable of holding ten men.
