used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
(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 They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There had been some discussion that morning as to whether Bert or Ralph were to run the machine.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been some discussion that morning as to whether Bert or Ralph were to run the machine.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
Bert
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From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
next to; at the side of
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Bert claimed that as it was Ralph's car it was his right and prerogative to drive.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Bert claimed that as it was Ralph's car it was his right and prerogative to drive.
a state at a particular time
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
someone who is a detective
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading There had been some discussion that morning as to whether Bert or Ralph were to run the machine.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
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 THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
eatables
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From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
set up or found
From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bert claimed that as it was Ralph's car it was his right and prerogative to drive.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading There had been some discussion that morning as to whether Bert or Ralph were to run the machine.
engage in
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There had been some discussion that morning as to whether Bert or Ralph were to run the machine.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
prerogativenounUS /prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv/
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
From this reading Bert claimed that as it was Ralph's car it was his right and prerogative to drive.
Ralph
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From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
Ralph's
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From this reading Bert claimed that as it was Ralph's car it was his right and prerogative to drive.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
precisely, exactly
From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading There had been some discussion that morning as to whether Bert or Ralph were to run the machine.
SeasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There had been some discussion that morning as to whether Bert or Ralph were to run the machine.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been some discussion that morning as to whether Bert or Ralph were to run the machine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
male cat
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
tonneau
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From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
precisely as stated
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE "GRAY GHOST" The next morning after an early breakfast the "Gray Ghost" was brought around in front of the "Seaside" and the boys began to look her over to make sure that she was in condition for the day's trip.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There had been some discussion that morning as to whether Bert or Ralph were to run the machine.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There had been some discussion that morning as to whether Bert or Ralph were to run the machine.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
which person or people
From this reading In a very short time all was ready and Tom, Dick and Ralph piled in the tonneau, while the Doctor took his seat beside Bert, who was to drive that day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They found that everything was all right, so they began loading her with baskets of delicious eatables that the host had prepared for them.
