used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
Bartolo
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From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
Bryant
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From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
the act of burning something
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Half an hour later they were pouring forth toward the horse tents, while the engineers were making their way along the torch-lit path to the stretch of undug canal.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
firefliesnounUS /ˈfaɪərflaɪz/
plural of “firefly” — tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Half an hour later they were pouring forth toward the horse tents, while the engineers were making their way along the torch-lit path to the stretch of undug canal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Half an hour later they were pouring forth toward the horse tents, while the engineers were making their way along the torch-lit path to the stretch of undug canal.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
hubbubnounUS /ˈhʌbəb/
loud confused noise from many sources
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later they were pouring forth toward the horse tents, while the engineers were making their way along the torch-lit path to the stretch of undug canal.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Half an hour later they were pouring forth toward the horse tents, while the engineers were making their way along the torch-lit path to the stretch of undug canal.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
the force of workers available
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
a course of conduct
From this reading Half an hour later they were pouring forth toward the horse tents, while the engineers were making their way along the torch-lit path to the stretch of undug canal.
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 Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Half an hour later they were pouring forth toward the horse tents, while the engineers were making their way along the torch-lit path to the stretch of undug canal.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
snowflakesnounUS /ˈsnoʊfleɪks/
plural of “snowflake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Half an hour later they were pouring forth toward the horse tents, while the engineers were making their way along the torch-lit path to the stretch of undug canal.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
torch-lit
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From this reading Half an hour later they were pouring forth toward the horse tents, while the engineers were making their way along the torch-lit path to the stretch of undug canal.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Half an hour later they were pouring forth toward the horse tents, while the engineers were making their way along the torch-lit path to the stretch of undug canal.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
undug
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From this reading Half an hour later they were pouring forth toward the horse tents, while the engineers were making their way along the torch-lit path to the stretch of undug canal.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Half an hour later they were pouring forth toward the horse tents, while the engineers were making their way along the torch-lit path to the stretch of undug canal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first snowflakes of another storm were beginning to flutter down by the time the two men reached camp, and dusk had set in.
at the time that
From this reading Bryant and Morgan, when they drove down the street in camp, could hear them at their meal in the glowing mess tents--a subdued hubbub of plates and knives and voices.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the drifted road from Bartolo, over which but few wagons had passed, travel was slow and they had consumed an hour and a half on their return.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Half an hour later they were pouring forth toward the horse tents, while the engineers were making their way along the torch-lit path to the stretch of undug canal.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading The torches were burning along the canal, appearing at a distance like winter fireflies, but the crews of workmen had gone to supper.
