used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As it grew darker he furnished us with a torch.
adjustmentsnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənts/
plural of “adjustment” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Becker saw this, gave five dollars to each of us, and after the fashion of a boor, tried to appear grateful.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
(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 Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Becker saw this, gave five dollars to each of us, and after the fashion of a boor, tried to appear grateful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it grew darker he furnished us with a torch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
Becker
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From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
boornounUS /bʊr/
a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
From this reading Becker saw this, gave five dollars to each of us, and after the fashion of a boor, tried to appear grateful.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading As it grew darker he furnished us with a torch.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Becker saw this, gave five dollars to each of us, and after the fashion of a boor, tried to appear grateful.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Becker saw this, gave five dollars to each of us, and after the fashion of a boor, tried to appear grateful.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Becker saw this, gave five dollars to each of us, and after the fashion of a boor, tried to appear grateful.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Becker saw this, gave five dollars to each of us, and after the fashion of a boor, tried to appear grateful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading As it grew darker he furnished us with a torch.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Becker saw this, gave five dollars to each of us, and after the fashion of a boor, tried to appear grateful.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Becker saw this, gave five dollars to each of us, and after the fashion of a boor, tried to appear grateful.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As it grew darker he furnished us with a torch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it grew darker he furnished us with a torch.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it grew darker he furnished us with a torch.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
pilotedverbUS /ˈpaɪlətɪd/
past form of “pilot” — operate an airplane
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
refrigeratingadjective
causing cooling or freezing
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
cut with a saw
From this reading Becker saw this, gave five dollars to each of us, and after the fashion of a boor, tried to appear grateful.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
stackedadjectiveUS /stækt/
arranged in a stack
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading As it grew darker he furnished us with a torch.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Becker saw this, gave five dollars to each of us, and after the fashion of a boor, tried to appear grateful.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As it grew darker he furnished us with a torch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE spent two hours examining the remotest part of the refrigerating plant, piloted and aided at first by Becker.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then he paid cash for all the lumber now stacked on the bank, with the understanding we were to bring as much more, after which he left us to go, as he thought, to our beds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By this time we had made certain adjustments to the engine, the necessity of which we had noted on first inspection, and left it running merrily away with its load like a horse relieved of a choking collar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As it grew darker he furnished us with a torch.
