used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It's a stinging morning.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He carefully inspected his weather instruments and reported:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
barometricadjectiveUS /ˌbærəˈmetrɪk/
relating to atmospheric pressure or indicated by a barometer
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
a youthful male person
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Good!" shouted the other boys.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He carefully inspected his weather instruments and reported:
rid of obstructions
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good!" shouted the other boys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He carefully inspected his weather instruments and reported:
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He carefully inspected his weather instruments and reported:
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
hygrometernounUS /haɪˈɡrɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading He carefully inspected his weather instruments and reported:
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading He carefully inspected his weather instruments and reported:
It's
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From this reading "It's a stinging morning.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
minimumnounUS /ˈmɪnəməm/
the smallest possible quantity
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
North-northwestadverb
to, toward, or in the north-northwest
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
and nothing more
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Good!" shouted the other boys.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading He carefully inspected his weather instruments and reported:
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Good!" shouted the other boys.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading "It's a stinging morning.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
ThermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
to-day
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From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
precisely as stated
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He carefully inspected his weather instruments and reported:
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _Beginning Work_ The Doctor was the first "boy" to crawl out of bed in the morning.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading Thermometer only ten degrees above zero outside; wind North-northwest, and blowing at twenty miles an hour; barometric pressure very high, indicating prolonged clear and cold weather; hygrometer indicating a minimum of moisture in the atmosphere, promises a clear sky and a bright sun to-day."
