used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
ASSOCIATIONnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
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people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading DEARTH OF DOGS.—THE BLOOD STREAM BEGINS TO FAIL.—SCHEME TO RECRUIT FROM HUNGRYLAND.—HOW IT WORKED TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WHITE LEG ASSOCIATION, AND THE LITTLE BOX WITH THE LITTLE SLOT IN IT.
the two together, not just one
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
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BrethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading Which caused a great fear to fall on the Brethren.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Which caused a great fear to fall on the Brethren.
chuckingverbUS /ˈtʃʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “chuck” — throw carelessly
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
DEARTHnounUS /dɜːrθ/
an acute insufficiency
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the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
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plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
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fail to do something; leave something undone
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faileth
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From this reading “See ye not, my brethren,” said he, “that the Stream faileth?
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Which caused a great fear to fall on the Brethren.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Which caused a great fear to fall on the Brethren.
fleasnounUS /fliːz/
plural of “flea” — any wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect noted for ability to leap
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
greednounUS /ɡriːd/
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
greedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “See ye not, my brethren,” said he, “that the Stream faileth?
HOW
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HUNGRYLAND
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DEARTH OF DOGS.—THE BLOOD STREAM BEGINS TO FAIL.—SCHEME TO RECRUIT FROM HUNGRYLAND.—HOW IT WORKED TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WHITE LEG ASSOCIATION, AND THE LITTLE BOX WITH THE LITTLE SLOT IN IT.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading DEARTH OF DOGS.—THE BLOOD STREAM BEGINS TO FAIL.—SCHEME TO RECRUIT FROM HUNGRYLAND.—HOW IT WORKED TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WHITE LEG ASSOCIATION, AND THE LITTLE BOX WITH THE LITTLE SLOT IN IT.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DEARTH OF DOGS.—THE BLOOD STREAM BEGINS TO FAIL.—SCHEME TO RECRUIT FROM HUNGRYLAND.—HOW IT WORKED TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WHITE LEG ASSOCIATION, AND THE LITTLE BOX WITH THE LITTLE SLOT IN IT.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “See ye not, my brethren,” said he, “that the Stream faileth?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEARTH OF DOGS.—THE BLOOD STREAM BEGINS TO FAIL.—SCHEME TO RECRUIT FROM HUNGRYLAND.—HOW IT WORKED TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WHITE LEG ASSOCIATION, AND THE LITTLE BOX WITH THE LITTLE SLOT IN IT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Which caused a great fear to fall on the Brethren.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
others
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From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
go across or through
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
RECRUITverbUS /rəˈkruːt/
register formally as a participant or member
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “See ye not, my brethren,” said he, “that the Stream faileth?
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading DEARTH OF DOGS.—THE BLOOD STREAM BEGINS TO FAIL.—SCHEME TO RECRUIT FROM HUNGRYLAND.—HOW IT WORKED TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WHITE LEG ASSOCIATION, AND THE LITTLE BOX WITH THE LITTLE SLOT IN IT.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “See ye not, my brethren,” said he, “that the Stream faileth?
slackeningnounUS /ˈslækənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
SLOTnounUS /slɑːt/
a position in a grammatical linguistic construction in which a variety of alternative units are interchangeable
From this reading DEARTH OF DOGS.—THE BLOOD STREAM BEGINS TO FAIL.—SCHEME TO RECRUIT FROM HUNGRYLAND.—HOW IT WORKED TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WHITE LEG ASSOCIATION, AND THE LITTLE BOX WITH THE LITTLE SLOT IN IT.
SpoutverbUS /spaʊt/
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading DEARTH OF DOGS.—THE BLOOD STREAM BEGINS TO FAIL.—SCHEME TO RECRUIT FROM HUNGRYLAND.—HOW IT WORKED TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WHITE LEG ASSOCIATION, AND THE LITTLE BOX WITH THE LITTLE SLOT IN IT.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
TanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEARTH OF DOGS.—THE BLOOD STREAM BEGINS TO FAIL.—SCHEME TO RECRUIT FROM HUNGRYLAND.—HOW IT WORKED TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WHITE LEG ASSOCIATION, AND THE LITTLE BOX WITH THE LITTLE SLOT IN IT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But one of them, less blind, though not less greedy, than the others, called their attention to the State of Things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEARTH OF DOGS.—THE BLOOD STREAM BEGINS TO FAIL.—SCHEME TO RECRUIT FROM HUNGRYLAND.—HOW IT WORKED TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WHITE LEG ASSOCIATION, AND THE LITTLE BOX WITH THE LITTLE SLOT IN IT.
toilers
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From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading AND it came to pass that there began to be visible a slackening of the Stream at the Spout, for the great greed of the fleas around the Tank was using up both the supply of dogs available for chucking in, and the strength of the weary toilers at the Handle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which caused a great fear to fall on the Brethren.
a Caucasian
From this reading DEARTH OF DOGS.—THE BLOOD STREAM BEGINS TO FAIL.—SCHEME TO RECRUIT FROM HUNGRYLAND.—HOW IT WORKED TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WHITE LEG ASSOCIATION, AND THE LITTLE BOX WITH THE LITTLE SLOT IN IT.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEARTH OF DOGS.—THE BLOOD STREAM BEGINS TO FAIL.—SCHEME TO RECRUIT FROM HUNGRYLAND.—HOW IT WORKED TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE WHITE LEG ASSOCIATION, AND THE LITTLE BOX WITH THE LITTLE SLOT IN IT.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “See ye not, my brethren,” said he, “that the Stream faileth?
