used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Still, there was a sprinkling aboard.
the state of being absent
From this reading The absence of the tugs sent many of the men back again.
anew
From this reading The absence of the tugs sent many of the men back again.
(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 Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The absence of the tugs sent many of the men back again.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
cattlemen's
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From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
dwindlesverbUS /ˈdwɪndəlz/
third-person singular of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
electric-lighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
set up or found
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
a state of high honor
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The absence of the tugs sent many of the men back again.
the force of workers available
From this reading The absence of the tugs sent many of the men back again.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
oilyadjectiveUS /ˈɔɪli/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
poopnounUS /puːp/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
PushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
ScholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The absence of the tugs sent many of the men back again.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
smoke-stack
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading Still, there was a sprinkling aboard.
stanchions
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From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, there was a sprinkling aboard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still, there was a sprinkling aboard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
tugsnounUS /tʌɡz/
plural of “tug” — a sudden abrupt pull
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like unto a river in an arid land, like unto a river that dwindles instead of increases, was the "Push" that headed for the _Glory_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Scholar found his way to the cattlemen's quarters, a large safe of a place under the ringing iron poop, with bunks all round the walls and all over the floor space, the latter ones fixed between iron stanchions that ran from floor to ceiling.
but in spite of that
From this reading Smoke came, black and oily, into the electric-lighted night from her smoke-stack; the cattle were all on board, but the tugs were not yet alongside.
