used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
highly skilled
From this reading As the end of the time drew nearer, as success became ever more assured, they worked longer hours, they accomplished swifter results.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Upward of seven hundred men worked as they had never worked before.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the end of the time drew nearer, as success became ever more assured, they worked longer hours, they accomplished swifter results.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Upward of seven hundred men worked as they had never worked before.
Brayley
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From this reading For each man of them, from Brayley to the ditch-diggers, was laboring not only for the company, but for himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For each man of them, from Brayley to the ditch-diggers, was laboring not only for the company, but for himself.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading For each man of them, from Brayley to the ditch-diggers, was laboring not only for the company, but for himself.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days ran on, each twenty-four hours seeming shorter, swifter than the preceding twenty-four.
ditch-diggers
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From this reading For each man of them, from Brayley to the ditch-diggers, was laboring not only for the company, but for himself.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the end of the time drew nearer, as success became ever more assured, they worked longer hours, they accomplished swifter results.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The days ran on, each twenty-four hours seeming shorter, swifter than the preceding twenty-four.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As the end of the time drew nearer, as success became ever more assured, they worked longer hours, they accomplished swifter results.
at any time
From this reading As the end of the time drew nearer, as success became ever more assured, they worked longer hours, they accomplished swifter results.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For each man of them, from Brayley to the ditch-diggers, was laboring not only for the company, but for himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For each man of them, from Brayley to the ditch-diggers, was laboring not only for the company, but for himself.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For each man of them, from Brayley to the ditch-diggers, was laboring not only for the company, but for himself.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The days ran on, each twenty-four hours seeming shorter, swifter than the preceding twenty-four.
ten 10s
From this reading Upward of seven hundred men worked as they had never worked before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading For each man of them, from Brayley to the ditch-diggers, was laboring not only for the company, but for himself.
for more time
From this reading As the end of the time drew nearer, as success became ever more assured, they worked longer hours, they accomplished swifter results.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For each man of them, from Brayley to the ditch-diggers, was laboring not only for the company, but for himself.
the force of workers available
From this reading Upward of seven hundred men worked as they had never worked before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the end of the time drew nearer, as success became ever more assured, they worked longer hours, they accomplished swifter results.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As the end of the time drew nearer, as success became ever more assured, they worked longer hours, they accomplished swifter results.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Upward of seven hundred men worked as they had never worked before.
not any; not one
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For each man of them, from Brayley to the ditch-diggers, was laboring not only for the company, but for himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The days ran on, each twenty-four hours seeming shorter, swifter than the preceding twenty-four.
and nothing more
From this reading For each man of them, from Brayley to the ditch-diggers, was laboring not only for the company, but for himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The days ran on, each twenty-four hours seeming shorter, swifter than the preceding twenty-four.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The days ran on, each twenty-four hours seeming shorter, swifter than the preceding twenty-four.
reclamationnounUS /ˌrekləˈmeɪʃən/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As the end of the time drew nearer, as success became ever more assured, they worked longer hours, they accomplished swifter results.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading The days ran on, each twenty-four hours seeming shorter, swifter than the preceding twenty-four.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Upward of seven hundred men worked as they had never worked before.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The days ran on, each twenty-four hours seeming shorter, swifter than the preceding twenty-four.
slackeningnounUS /ˈslækənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading As the end of the time drew nearer, as success became ever more assured, they worked longer hours, they accomplished swifter results.
swifteradjectiveUS /ˈswɪftər/
comparative of “swift” — moving very fast
From this reading The days ran on, each twenty-four hours seeming shorter, swifter than the preceding twenty-four.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The days ran on, each twenty-four hours seeming shorter, swifter than the preceding twenty-four.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The days ran on, each twenty-four hours seeming shorter, swifter than the preceding twenty-four.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For each man of them, from Brayley to the ditch-diggers, was laboring not only for the company, but for himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upward of seven hundred men worked as they had never worked before.
a special situation
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the end of the time drew nearer, as success became ever more assured, they worked longer hours, they accomplished swifter results.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For each man of them, from Brayley to the ditch-diggers, was laboring not only for the company, but for himself.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading The days ran on, each twenty-four hours seeming shorter, swifter than the preceding twenty-four.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
UpwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Upward of seven hundred men worked as they had never worked before.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although everywhere in the Valley there was a glad confidence that the reclamation project was an assured thing, although feverish anxiety had been beaten back and driven out, there was no slightest slackening of unremitting toil.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Upward of seven hundred men worked as they had never worked before.
