used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISQUIETING DISCOVERY The four boys regarded each other in silence for a moment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
(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 "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How badly are the machines damaged?" he asked.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How badly are the machines damaged?" he asked.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "How badly are the machines damaged?" he asked.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A DISQUIETING DISCOVERY The four boys regarded each other in silence for a moment.
buckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
burrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading "How badly are the machines damaged?" he asked.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A DISQUIETING DISCOVERY The four boys regarded each other in silence for a moment.
DISQUIETINGadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading A DISQUIETING DISCOVERY The four boys regarded each other in silence for a moment.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A DISQUIETING DISCOVERY The four boys regarded each other in silence for a moment.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
apart from; not including
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
provide as food
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jack was the first to speak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DISQUIETING DISCOVERY The four boys regarded each other in silence for a moment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading A DISQUIETING DISCOVERY The four boys regarded each other in silence for a moment.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How badly are the machines damaged?" he asked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How badly are the machines damaged?" he asked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DISQUIETING DISCOVERY The four boys regarded each other in silence for a moment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack was the first to speak.
Jimmie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "How badly are the machines damaged?" he asked.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
a particular point in time
From this reading A DISQUIETING DISCOVERY The four boys regarded each other in silence for a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A DISQUIETING DISCOVERY The four boys regarded each other in silence for a moment.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A DISQUIETING DISCOVERY The four boys regarded each other in silence for a moment.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
express in words
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A DISQUIETING DISCOVERY The four boys regarded each other in silence for a moment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
express in speech
From this reading Jack was the first to speak.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mine is all right," Jimmie reported, after a careful examination of his steel steed, "except that a couple of burrs are missing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISQUIETING DISCOVERY The four boys regarded each other in silence for a moment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack was the first to speak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack was the first to speak.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And mine," Frank hastened to say, "is all right except that the oil feed is blocked and the electric battery is shut off--that is, it is so arranged that the machine will spark for a short distance and then buck.
