used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
appreciablyadverbUS /əˈpriːʃəbli/
to a noticeable degree
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But with Bill there was no soldiering.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
curtailverbUS /kərˈteɪl/
place restrictions on
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
FRAME-UPnoun
an act that incriminates someone on a false charge
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
interdependentadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərdɪˈpendənt/
mutually dependent
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
the force of workers available
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
not any; not one
From this reading But with Bill there was no soldiering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
outputnounUS /ˈaʊtpʊt/
final product; the things produced
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
shirkingnounUS /ˈʃɜːrkɪŋ/
the evasion of work or duty
From this reading One shirking or inexperienced man may appreciably curtail the output of an entire camp and breed discontent and dissatisfaction among the crew.
smooth-running
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From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
soldieringnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərɪŋ/
skills that are required for the life of soldier
From this reading But with Bill there was no soldiering.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
Stromberg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
swamper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But with Bill there was no soldiering.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
the upper part of anything
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
tutelagenounUS /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/
teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He performed a man's work from the start--awkwardly at first, but, with the mastery of detail acquired under the able tutelage of Stromberg, he became known as the best swamper on the job.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But with Bill there was no soldiering.
belonging to which person
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A FRAME-UP In the days that followed Bill threw himself into the work with a vigor that won the approval of the men.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading A "top" lumber crew is a smooth-running machine of nice balance whose working units are interdependent one upon another for efficiency.
