used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The instant their affairs were settled, Alec set about other matters.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading When the partners reckoned up their income and adjusted their finances, each had a nice little sum of money.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The instant their affairs were settled, Alec set about other matters.
Alec
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The instant their affairs were settled, Alec set about other matters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
completely unclothed
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been thousands of bushels in the pile.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
bushelsnounUS /ˈbʊʃəlz/
plural of “bushel” — a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches
From this reading There had been thousands of bushels in the pile.
chipsnounUS /tʃɪps/
strips of potato fried in deep fat
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
CunninghamnounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæm/
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When the partners reckoned up their income and adjusted their finances, each had a nice little sum of money.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
financesnounUS /fɪˈnænsɪz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading When the partners reckoned up their income and adjusted their finances, each had a nice little sum of money.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
set up or found
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
Hawley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading When the partners reckoned up their income and adjusted their finances, each had a nice little sum of money.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The instant their affairs were settled, Alec set about other matters.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the partners reckoned up their income and adjusted their finances, each had a nice little sum of money.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The instant their affairs were settled, Alec set about other matters.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading When the partners reckoned up their income and adjusted their finances, each had a nice little sum of money.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading When the partners reckoned up their income and adjusted their finances, each had a nice little sum of money.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
and nothing more
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The instant their affairs were settled, Alec set about other matters.
oysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading When the partners reckoned up their income and adjusted their finances, each had a nice little sum of money.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading When the partners reckoned up their income and adjusted their finances, each had a nice little sum of money.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
cut with a saw
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The instant their affairs were settled, Alec set about other matters.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The instant their affairs were settled, Alec set about other matters.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
shellingnounUS /ˈʃelɪŋ/
the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
a quantity of money
From this reading When the partners reckoned up their income and adjusted their finances, each had a nice little sum of money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the partners reckoned up their income and adjusted their finances, each had a nice little sum of money.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading There had been thousands of bushels in the pile.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the partners reckoned up their income and adjusted their finances, each had a nice little sum of money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The instant their affairs were settled, Alec set about other matters.
at the time that
From this reading When the partners reckoned up their income and adjusted their finances, each had a nice little sum of money.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A SEARCH FOR TRUTH Early July, which saw the end of both oyster planting, and the shelling of the grounds, found the pile of shells of Cunningham and Hawley entirely exhausted.
whitenedadjective
(of hair) having lost its color
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Where so recently these shells had risen in a mountainous heap, there was now only bare earth, whitened with shell chips.
