used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Near by was a tripod with an oil lamp burning under it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE HANGARS “Hello there, what’s struck you?” cried Dollinger.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Dave understood that Dollinger was preparing breakfast.
the act of burning something
From this reading Near by was a tripod with an oil lamp burning under it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Near by was a tripod with an oil lamp burning under it.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading AT THE HANGARS “Hello there, what’s struck you?” cried Dollinger.
Dave
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From this reading Dave understood that Dollinger was preparing breakfast.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dave did not reply.
Dollinger
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From this reading AT THE HANGARS “Hello there, what’s struck you?” cried Dollinger.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
HANGARSnounUS /ˈhæŋərz/
plural of “hangar” — a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading AT THE HANGARS “Hello there, what’s struck you?” cried Dollinger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading AT THE HANGARS “Hello there, what’s struck you?” cried Dollinger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Near by was a tripod with an oil lamp burning under it.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Near by was a tripod with an oil lamp burning under it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
in motion
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near by was a tripod with an oil lamp burning under it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dave did not reply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Near by was a tripod with an oil lamp burning under it.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Dave understood that Dollinger was preparing breakfast.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Dave did not reply.
get rid of
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading AT THE HANGARS “Hello there, what’s struck you?” cried Dollinger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dave understood that Dollinger was preparing breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE HANGARS “Hello there, what’s struck you?” cried Dollinger.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AT THE HANGARS “Hello there, what’s struck you?” cried Dollinger.
tripodnounUS /ˈtraɪpɑːd/
a three-legged rack used for support
From this reading Near by was a tripod with an oil lamp burning under it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Near by was a tripod with an oil lamp burning under it.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Dave understood that Dollinger was preparing breakfast.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
what's
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From this reading AT THE HANGARS “Hello there, what’s struck you?” cried Dollinger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The chauffeur and general utility man of the moving picture combination dropped a big spoon with which he was stirring something in a pan outside of the shed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AT THE HANGARS “Hello there, what’s struck you?” cried Dollinger.
