used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
BuzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading Buzz Werner was an intelligent machine composed of steel, cord, and iron.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Buzz Werner was an intelligent machine composed of steel, cord, and iron.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading Buzz Werner was an intelligent machine composed of steel, cord, and iron.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
at any time
From this reading I think he had forgotten that the Kearney girl had ever existed.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading I think he had forgotten that the Kearney girl had ever existed.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I think he had forgotten that the Kearney girl had ever existed.
a young female
From this reading I think he had forgotten that the Kearney girl had ever existed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I think he had forgotten that the Kearney girl had ever existed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I think he had forgotten that the Kearney girl had ever existed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think he had forgotten that the Kearney girl had ever existed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Buzz Werner was an intelligent machine composed of steel, cord, and iron.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Buzz Werner was an intelligent machine composed of steel, cord, and iron.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
Kearney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think he had forgotten that the Kearney girl had ever existed.
KiplingnounUS /ˈkɪplɪŋ/
English author of novels and poetry who was born in India (1865-1936)
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
ManounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Buzz Werner was an intelligent machine composed of steel, cord, and iron.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Six months of this.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Six months of this.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
pulpnounUS /pʌlp/
any soft or soggy mass
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
rereadverbUS /ˈriːˈriːd/
read anew; read again
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six months of this.
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 Buzz Werner was an intelligent machine composed of steel, cord, and iron.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think he had forgotten that the Kearney girl had ever existed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think he had forgotten that the Kearney girl had ever existed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Six months of this.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading One day, after three months of camp life, the man in the next cot had thrown him a volume of Kipling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
Werner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ma Werner wasted an entire morning showing it around the neighbourhood, and she read and reread it until it was almost pulp.
