Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

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

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

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

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

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

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

the act of burning something

From this reading "Hooks, sir, to tear off the burning thack."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But where is the burning thatch?" cried Vane.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

unvarying in nature

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

plural of “drag” — the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

every person

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

a social unit living together

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

someone who takes care of a garden

From this reading "What have you got there, gardener?" shouted Gilmore.

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From this reading "What have you got there, gardener?" shouted Gilmore.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "What have you got there, gardener?" shouted Gilmore.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "What have you got there, gardener?" shouted Gilmore.

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

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

large strong hand (as of a fighter)

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

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

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

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 "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

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

From this reading "But where is the burning thatch?" cried Vane.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Hooks, sir, to tear off the burning thack."

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "What have you got there, gardener?" shouted Gilmore.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Hooks, sir, to tear off the burning thack."

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading "Hooks, sir, to tear off the burning thack."

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

From this reading "Hooks, sir, to tear off the burning thack."

hair resembling thatched roofing material

From this reading "But where is the burning thatch?" cried Vane.

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

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "What have you got there, gardener?" shouted Gilmore.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

the topmost one of two

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

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

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

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

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What have you got there, gardener?" shouted Gilmore.

in or at the place that

From this reading "But where is the burning thatch?" cried Vane.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading By this time they were among the houses, nearly everyone of which showed a light at the upper window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Here's Bruff," cried Vane, running up to a group of men, four of whom were carrying poles with iron hooks at the end--implements bearing a striking family resemblance to the pole drags said to be "kept in constant readiness," by wharves, bridges, and docks.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What have you got there, gardener?" shouted Gilmore.