used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE END OF AN EVENTFUL DAY THINGS kept on happening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "An automobile has gone in," I exclaimed, "and hasn't gone out, either!
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "An automobile has gone in," I exclaimed, "and hasn't gone out, either!
a line of approach
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Look, the tracks don't come back!"
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Look, the tracks don't come back!"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE END OF AN EVENTFUL DAY THINGS kept on happening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
don't
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From this reading Look, the tracks don't come back!"
remove the dust from
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
one or the other of two
From this reading "An automobile has gone in," I exclaimed, "and hasn't gone out, either!
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF AN EVENTFUL DAY THINGS kept on happening.
EVENTFULadjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading THE END OF AN EVENTFUL DAY THINGS kept on happening.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "An automobile has gone in," I exclaimed, "and hasn't gone out, either!
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "An automobile has gone in," I exclaimed, "and hasn't gone out, either!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading THE END OF AN EVENTFUL DAY THINGS kept on happening.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "An automobile has gone in," I exclaimed, "and hasn't gone out, either!
hasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "An automobile has gone in," I exclaimed, "and hasn't gone out, either!
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading "Heavens!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE END OF AN EVENTFUL DAY THINGS kept on happening.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look, the tracks don't come back!"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF AN EVENTFUL DAY THINGS kept on happening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE END OF AN EVENTFUL DAY THINGS kept on happening.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
cut with a saw
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
a lightweight cord
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
required or under orders
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF AN EVENTFUL DAY THINGS kept on happening.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE END OF AN EVENTFUL DAY THINGS kept on happening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
at the time that
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When I got out of the buggy to open the big gate leading into the avenue, a gate that was supposed to work by pulling a string but which never did, I saw some peculiar tracks in the dust of the road.
