used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus the task became a short one.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At last supper was over, and, as was their custom, the men helped her wash the dishes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
axlesnounUS /ˈæksəlz/
plural of “axle” — a shaft on which a wheel rotates
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
banteringadjectiveUS /ˈbæntərɪŋ/
cleverly amusing in tone
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
battery-front
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Thus the task became a short one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
cookernounUS /ˈkʊkər/
a utensil for cooking
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading At last supper was over, and, as was their custom, the men helped her wash the dishes.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading At last supper was over, and, as was their custom, the men helped her wash the dishes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
fireless
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From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
a young female
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
greasedadjectiveUS /ɡriːst/
smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading At last supper was over, and, as was their custom, the men helped her wash the dishes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
Jerkline
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
Jo
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From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
Jo's
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
immediately past
From this reading At last supper was over, and, as was their custom, the men helped her wash the dishes.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
the force of workers available
From this reading At last supper was over, and, as was their custom, the men helped her wash the dishes.
morrow's
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From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus the task became a short one.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At last supper was over, and, as was their custom, the men helped her wash the dishes.
go across or through
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
Ragtown
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Thus the task became a short one.
for a short time
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
skinners
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From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
not in physical motion
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading At last supper was over, and, as was their custom, the men helped her wash the dishes.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Thus the task became a short one.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At last supper was over, and, as was their custom, the men helped her wash the dishes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The men settled down to their smoking about the crackling camp fire, and as light still remained at this high altitude, Jo decided on a stroll along the lake shore.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the task became a short one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
create by training and teaching
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last supper was over, and, as was their custom, the men helped her wash the dishes.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading At last supper was over, and, as was their custom, the men helped her wash the dishes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LAKE Shortly before dusk on the night following Jerkline Jo's revel in Ragtown, the empty wagons of her train rumbled to the highest point in the mountain pass and were drawn up side by side, like an artillery organization in "battery-front" formation, on the shores of the mountain lake.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Jo's fireless cooker had been working for her throughout the trip, and while her bantering skinners cared for the teams and greased the great axles in preparation for the morrow's journey, the girl made ready the evening meal.
