used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
cursingverbUS /ˈkɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
doggedlyadverbUS /ˈdɔːɡədli/
with obstinate determination
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
jauntyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔːnti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
the force of workers available
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning the rain was pouring.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning the rain was pouring.
nobody'snounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiːz/
possessive form of “nobody” — a person of no influence
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
oxennounUS /ˈɑːksən/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading The next morning the rain was pouring.
providentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːvɪdənt/
providing carefully for the future
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The next morning the rain was pouring.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
stovesnounUS /stoʊvz/
plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
possessing sweep
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning the rain was pouring.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
wafts
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From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading One or two provident parties had stoves fitted up in their wagons with a joint of pipe coming out through holes in the canvas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning the rain was pouring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From these, wafts of smoke issued with jaunty assurance, to be beaten down by the rain, which swept them fiercely out of the landscape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Breakfast was a farce; nobody's fire would burn and the women were wet through before they had the coffee pots out.
yokesnounUS /joʊks/
plural of “yoke” — fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading The train rolled out without picturesque circumstance, the men cursing, the oxen, with great heads swinging under the yokes, plodding doggedly through lakes fretted with the downpour.
