used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Australian embargo, dust-storms in the steppes of Russia, rumors of war, all had contributed to send prices soaring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Mr. Pantin moved into the bow window where the light was better and read the article carefully.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he eyed the total his mouth puckered in a whistle which changed gradually to a grin of satisfaction.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading The Australian embargo, dust-storms in the steppes of Russia, rumors of war, all had contributed to send prices soaring.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mr. Pantin moved into the bow window where the light was better and read the article carefully.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Mr. Pantin moved into the bow window where the light was better and read the article carefully.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Mr. Pantin moved into the bow window where the light was better and read the article carefully.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading As he eyed the total his mouth puckered in a whistle which changed gradually to a grin of satisfaction.
CHINOOKnounUS /ʃɪˈnʊk/
a warm dry wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rockies
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
computationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpjəˈteɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading The Australian embargo, dust-storms in the steppes of Russia, rumors of war, all had contributed to send prices soaring.
dust-storms
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From this reading The Australian embargo, dust-storms in the steppes of Russia, rumors of war, all had contributed to send prices soaring.
embargonounUS /emˈbɑːrɡoʊ/
a government order imposing a trade barrier
From this reading The Australian embargo, dust-storms in the steppes of Russia, rumors of war, all had contributed to send prices soaring.
EmblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading As he eyed the total his mouth puckered in a whistle which changed gradually to a grin of satisfaction.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
in a gradual manner
From this reading As he eyed the total his mouth puckered in a whistle which changed gradually to a grin of satisfaction.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading As he eyed the total his mouth puckered in a whistle which changed gradually to a grin of satisfaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
highwaternoun
the tide when the water is highest
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Pantin moved into the bow window where the light was better and read the article carefully.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Mr. Pantin moved into the bow window where the light was better and read the article carefully.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading As he eyed the total his mouth puckered in a whistle which changed gradually to a grin of satisfaction.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mr. Pantin moved into the bow window where the light was better and read the article carefully.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
OmahanounUS /ˈoʊməhɑː/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
Pantin
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From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The Australian embargo, dust-storms in the steppes of Russia, rumors of war, all had contributed to send prices soaring.
puckered
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From this reading As he eyed the total his mouth puckered in a whistle which changed gradually to a grin of satisfaction.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mr. Pantin moved into the bow window where the light was better and read the article carefully.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The Australian embargo, dust-storms in the steppes of Russia, rumors of war, all had contributed to send prices soaring.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading The Australian embargo, dust-storms in the steppes of Russia, rumors of war, all had contributed to send prices soaring.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading As he eyed the total his mouth puckered in a whistle which changed gradually to a grin of satisfaction.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The Australian embargo, dust-storms in the steppes of Russia, rumors of war, all had contributed to send prices soaring.
sheep-raising
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From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
soaringadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrɪŋ/
ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual
From this reading The Australian embargo, dust-storms in the steppes of Russia, rumors of war, all had contributed to send prices soaring.
steppesnounUS /steps/
plural of “steppe” — extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)
From this reading The Australian embargo, dust-storms in the steppes of Russia, rumors of war, all had contributed to send prices soaring.
stubnounUS /stʌb/
a short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading As he eyed the total his mouth puckered in a whistle which changed gradually to a grin of satisfaction.
having come into contact
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Australian embargo, dust-storms in the steppes of Russia, rumors of war, all had contributed to send prices soaring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
at the time that
From this reading When he had concluded, he took the stub of a pencil from his waistcoat pocket and made a computation in neat figures upon the margin.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Pantin moved into the bow window where the light was better and read the article carefully.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading As he eyed the total his mouth puckered in a whistle which changed gradually to a grin of satisfaction.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Mr. Pantin moved into the bow window where the light was better and read the article carefully.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading THE CHINOOK Emblazoned on the front page of the Omaha paper upon which Mr. Pantin relied to keep him abreast of the times was the announcement that both mutton and wool had touched highwater mark in the history of the sheep-raising industry.
