used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
bonnyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
bunkhouse
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From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
fitfullyadverbUS /ˈfɪtfəli/
in a fitful manner
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
injudiciousadjectiveUS /ˌɪndʒʌˈdɪʃəs/
lacking or showing lack of judgment or discretion; unwise
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
nippingadjectiveUS /ˈnɪpɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was very simple.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very simple.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading A bonny morning it was, and the sun warmed me nicely, so that over breakfast I was in a cheerful humour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I slept but fitfully, for the night air was nipping, and the bunkhouse nigh as open as a cage.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Running into the mountain there was a tunnel, which they were lining with concrete, and it was the task of I and another to push cars of the stuff from the outlet to the scene of operations.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Afterwards I watched the gang labouring, and showed such an injudicious interest that that afternoon I too was put to work.
