used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WIRE DEVILS," "THE ADVENTURES OF JIMMIE DALE," ETC.
(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 They were there first, the mountains, that was all, and their surrender was a bitter matter.
in addition
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And it is that way for the very simple reason that it could not be any other way.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WIRE DEVILS," "THE ADVENTURES OF JIMMIE DALE," ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And it is that way for the very simple reason that it could not be any other way.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading They were there first, the mountains, that was all, and their surrender was a bitter matter.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And it is that way for the very simple reason that it could not be any other way.
DALEnounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WIRE DEVILS," "THE ADVENTURES OF JIMMIE DALE," ETC.
DEVILSnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WIRE DEVILS," "THE ADVENTURES OF JIMMIE DALE," ETC.
DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
engineeringnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
equationsnounUS /ɪˈkweɪʒənz/
plural of “equation” — a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WIRE DEVILS," "THE ADVENTURES OF JIMMIE DALE," ETC.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They were there first, the mountains, that was all, and their surrender was a bitter matter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
formulaenounUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪ/
plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
JIMMIE
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WIRE DEVILS," "THE ADVENTURES OF JIMMIE DALE," ETC.
manhandling
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From this reading The mountains objected, and objected strenuously, to the process of manhandling.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They were there first, the mountains, that was all, and their surrender was a bitter matter.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The mountains objected, and objected strenuously, to the process of manhandling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And it is that way for the very simple reason that it could not be any other way.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading The mountains objected, and objected strenuously, to the process of manhandling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WIRE DEVILS," "THE ADVENTURES OF JIMMIE DALE," ETC.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And it is that way for the very simple reason that it could not be any other way.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The mountains objected, and objected strenuously, to the process of manhandling.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading And it is that way for the very simple reason that it could not be any other way.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading And it is that way for the very simple reason that it could not be any other way.
stereotypedadjectiveUS /ˈsteriətaɪpt/
lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
strenuouslyadverbUS /ˈstrenjuːəsli/
in a strenuous manner; strongly or vigorously
From this reading The mountains objected, and objected strenuously, to the process of manhandling.
SummedverbUS /sʌmd/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading They were there first, the mountains, that was all, and their surrender was a bitter matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it is that way for the very simple reason that it could not be any other way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WIRE DEVILS," "THE ADVENTURES OF JIMMIE DALE," ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were there first, the mountains, that was all, and their surrender was a bitter matter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were there first, the mountains, that was all, and their surrender was a bitter matter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were there first, the mountains, that was all, and their surrender was a bitter matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mountains objected, and objected strenuously, to the process of manhandling.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
precisely as stated
From this reading And it is that way for the very simple reason that it could not be any other way.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Summed up short, the Hill Division is a vicious piece of track; also, it is a classic in its profound contempt for the stereotyped equations and formulae of engineering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were there first, the mountains, that was all, and their surrender was a bitter matter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And it is that way for the very simple reason that it could not be any other way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were there first, the mountains, that was all, and their surrender was a bitter matter.
WIREnounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE WIRE DEVILS," "THE ADVENTURES OF JIMMIE DALE," ETC.
