used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Git a move on you, Red Haid," he ordered.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
next to; at the side of
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
chuckverbUS /tʃʌk/
throw carelessly
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
rid of obstructions
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
Dillon
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From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
DON'T
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From this reading "DON'T YOU TOUCH HIM!"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
forkingnounUS /ˈfɔːrkɪŋ/
the place where something divides into branches
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "Git a move on you, Red Haid," he ordered.
Haid
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From this reading "Git a move on you, Red Haid," he ordered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Git a move on you, Red Haid," he ordered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "DON'T YOU TOUCH HIM!"
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
ladlingverbUS /ˈleɪdlɪŋ/
-ing form of “ladle” — put (a liquid) into a container by means of a ladle
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
liquidadjectiveUS /ˈlɪkwəd/
existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Git a move on you, Red Haid," he ordered.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Git a move on you, Red Haid," he ordered.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Git a move on you, Red Haid," he ordered.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Git a move on you, Red Haid," he ordered.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading From an immense coffee pot he poured the clear brown liquid into tin cups set beside each plate.
steaknounUS /steɪk/
a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "DON'T YOU TOUCH HIM!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Inside the big chuck tent of the construction camp the cook was busy forking steak to tin plates and ladling potatoes into deep dishes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Bob Dillon distributed the food at intervals along the table which ran nearly the whole length of the canvas top.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "DON'T YOU TOUCH HIM!"
