Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

(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 “By George, they’ll all be in the river!”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sure enough, there came a rattle-trap hack _gharry_ at the heels of a pair of galloping ponies.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “By George, they’ll all be in the river!”

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The reins were broken, a yelling soldier sat helpless on the driver’s seat and several of his comrades were inside the rocking vehicle.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “By George, they’ll all be in the river!”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Sure enough, there came a rattle-trap hack _gharry_ at the heels of a pair of galloping ponies.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The reins were broken, a yelling soldier sat helpless on the driver’s seat and several of his comrades were inside the rocking vehicle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

possessive form of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading The reins were broken, a yelling soldier sat helpless on the driver’s seat and several of his comrades were inside the rocking vehicle.

remove the dust from

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Sure enough, there came a rattle-trap hack _gharry_ at the heels of a pair of galloping ponies.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading Sure enough, there came a rattle-trap hack _gharry_ at the heels of a pair of galloping ponies.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading “By George, they’ll all be in the river!”

a horse-drawn carriage in India

From this reading Sure enough, there came a rattle-trap hack _gharry_ at the heels of a pair of galloping ponies.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading Sure enough, there came a rattle-trap hack _gharry_ at the heels of a pair of galloping ponies.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Sure enough, there came a rattle-trap hack _gharry_ at the heels of a pair of galloping ponies.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading The reins were broken, a yelling soldier sat helpless on the driver’s seat and several of his comrades were inside the rocking vehicle.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The reins were broken, a yelling soldier sat helpless on the driver’s seat and several of his comrades were inside the rocking vehicle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Look out, it’s a runaway!” roared a neighbouring worker.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Look out, it’s a runaway!” roared a neighbouring worker.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading “Look out, it’s a runaway!” roared a neighbouring worker.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Look out, it’s a runaway!” roared a neighbouring worker.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

an Asian temple; usually a pyramidal tower with an upward curving roof

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Sure enough, there came a rattle-trap hack _gharry_ at the heels of a pair of galloping ponies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Sure enough, there came a rattle-trap hack _gharry_ at the heels of a pair of galloping ponies.

with speed

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sure enough, there came a rattle-trap hack _gharry_ at the heels of a pair of galloping ponies.

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading The reins were broken, a yelling soldier sat helpless on the driver’s seat and several of his comrades were inside the rocking vehicle.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading “By George, they’ll all be in the river!”

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading “Look out, it’s a runaway!” roared a neighbouring worker.

-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading The reins were broken, a yelling soldier sat helpless on the driver’s seat and several of his comrades were inside the rocking vehicle.

uttered with a trill

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

an easy victory

From this reading “Look out, it’s a runaway!” roared a neighbouring worker.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The reins were broken, a yelling soldier sat helpless on the driver’s seat and several of his comrades were inside the rocking vehicle.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The reins were broken, a yelling soldier sat helpless on the driver’s seat and several of his comrades were inside the rocking vehicle.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The reins were broken, a yelling soldier sat helpless on the driver’s seat and several of his comrades were inside the rocking vehicle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The reins were broken, a yelling soldier sat helpless on the driver’s seat and several of his comrades were inside the rocking vehicle.

travel by means of steam power

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Sure enough, there came a rattle-trap hack _gharry_ at the heels of a pair of galloping ponies.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “By George, they’ll all be in the river!”

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading The reins were broken, a yelling soldier sat helpless on the driver’s seat and several of his comrades were inside the rocking vehicle.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

at the time that

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PONGYE Late one warm afternoon in January, when Shafto was unusually busy on the Pagoda wharf—consignments of paddy were coming in thick and fast—suddenly, above the din of steam winches and donkey engines, there arose a great shouting, and he beheld an immense cloud of white dust rolling rapidly in his direction.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading “Look out, it’s a runaway!” roared a neighbouring worker.

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading The reins were broken, a yelling soldier sat helpless on the driver’s seat and several of his comrades were inside the rocking vehicle.