used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
react verbally
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In any event, it will so injure the delicate machinery that works them, that they cannot be moved.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In any event, it will so injure the delicate machinery that works them, that they cannot be moved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Portions of it, no doubt, will be blown into the Canal and block it so effectually that no ship can pass through.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading Portions of it, no doubt, will be blown into the Canal and block it so effectually that no ship can pass through.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Portions of it, no doubt, will be blown into the Canal and block it so effectually that no ship can pass through.
CanalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading Portions of it, no doubt, will be blown into the Canal and block it so effectually that no ship can pass through.
cannot
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From this reading In any event, it will so injure the delicate machinery that works them, that they cannot be moved.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading In any event, it will so injure the delicate machinery that works them, that they cannot be moved.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading MARKED FOR DESTRUCTION Ofirio was speaking.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Portions of it, no doubt, will be blown into the Canal and block it so effectually that no ship can pass through.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Portions of it, no doubt, will be blown into the Canal and block it so effectually that no ship can pass through.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In any event, it will so injure the delicate machinery that works them, that they cannot be moved.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MARKED FOR DESTRUCTION Ofirio was speaking.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading In any event, it will so injure the delicate machinery that works them, that they cannot be moved.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In any event, it will so injure the delicate machinery that works them, that they cannot be moved.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading In any event, it will so injure the delicate machinery that works them, that they cannot be moved.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading MARKED FOR DESTRUCTION Ofirio was speaking.
a particular point in time
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In any event, it will so injure the delicate machinery that works them, that they cannot be moved.
not any; not one
From this reading Portions of it, no doubt, will be blown into the Canal and block it so effectually that no ship can pass through.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
Ofirio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARKED FOR DESTRUCTION Ofirio was speaking.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
go across or through
From this reading Portions of it, no doubt, will be blown into the Canal and block it so effectually that no ship can pass through.
PortionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Portions of it, no doubt, will be blown into the Canal and block it so effectually that no ship can pass through.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
transport commercially
From this reading Portions of it, no doubt, will be blown into the Canal and block it so effectually that no ship can pass through.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In any event, it will so injure the delicate machinery that works them, that they cannot be moved.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading MARKED FOR DESTRUCTION Ofirio was speaking.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
tamped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In any event, it will so injure the delicate machinery that works them, that they cannot be moved.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Portions of it, no doubt, will be blown into the Canal and block it so effectually that no ship can pass through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am sure that nothing has been overlooked," he was saying, evidently in answer to a question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARKED FOR DESTRUCTION Ofirio was speaking.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In any event, it will so injure the delicate machinery that works them, that they cannot be moved.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading In any event, it will so injure the delicate machinery that works them, that they cannot be moved.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading "The charges of dynamite have been tamped into the holes, and there are enough of them, fired at the same moment, to wreck the eastern gate.
