used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Here it is,” exclaimed Dorothy wearily, planking down a sheaf of motors.
at or in the front
From this reading We keep on straight ahead, at right angles to Earth’s ecliptic.”
a cherished desire
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading We keep on straight ahead, at right angles to Earth’s ecliptic.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We keep on straight ahead, at right angles to Earth’s ecliptic.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “If you can follow through on this, Joe, we’ll find the missing.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She closed her eyes.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
Dorothy
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From this reading “Here it is,” exclaimed Dorothy wearily, planking down a sheaf of motors.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Here it is,” exclaimed Dorothy wearily, planking down a sheaf of motors.
Earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading We keep on straight ahead, at right angles to Earth’s ecliptic.”
eclipticnounUS /ɪˈklɪptɪk/
the great circle representing the apparent annual path of the sun; the plane of the Earth's orbit around the sun; makes an angle of about 23 degrees with the equator
From this reading We keep on straight ahead, at right angles to Earth’s ecliptic.”
Edgar'snounUS /ˈedɡərz/
possessive form of “edgar” — the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Here it is,” exclaimed Dorothy wearily, planking down a sheaf of motors.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She closed her eyes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “If you can follow through on this, Joe, we’ll find the missing.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “If you can follow through on this, Joe, we’ll find the missing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She closed her eyes.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here it is,” exclaimed Dorothy wearily, planking down a sheaf of motors.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you can follow through on this, Joe, we’ll find the missing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Here it is,” exclaimed Dorothy wearily, planking down a sheaf of motors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Here it is,” exclaimed Dorothy wearily, planking down a sheaf of motors.
Joe
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From this reading “If you can follow through on this, Joe, we’ll find the missing.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading We keep on straight ahead, at right angles to Earth’s ecliptic.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
not able to be found
From this reading “If you can follow through on this, Joe, we’ll find the missing.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading “Here it is,” exclaimed Dorothy wearily, planking down a sheaf of motors.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
not any; not one
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Here it is,” exclaimed Dorothy wearily, planking down a sheaf of motors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “If you can follow through on this, Joe, we’ll find the missing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
plankingnounUS /ˈplæŋkɪŋ/
planks collectively; a quantity of planks
From this reading “Here it is,” exclaimed Dorothy wearily, planking down a sheaf of motors.
purrverbUS /pɜːr/
make a soft swishing sound
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
precisely, exactly
From this reading We keep on straight ahead, at right angles to Earth’s ecliptic.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She closed her eyes.
sheafnounUS /ʃiːf/
a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
From this reading “Here it is,” exclaimed Dorothy wearily, planking down a sheaf of motors.
successive (without a break)
From this reading We keep on straight ahead, at right angles to Earth’s ecliptic.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Did you know,” she murmured to no one in particular, “that Edgar’s secret ambition is to purr like a cat?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “If you can follow through on this, Joe, we’ll find the missing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “If you can follow through on this, Joe, we’ll find the missing.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “If you can follow through on this, Joe, we’ll find the missing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We keep on straight ahead, at right angles to Earth’s ecliptic.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We keep on straight ahead, at right angles to Earth’s ecliptic.”
we'll
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From this reading “If you can follow through on this, Joe, we’ll find the missing.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading “Here it is,” exclaimed Dorothy wearily, planking down a sheaf of motors.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you can follow through on this, Joe, we’ll find the missing.
