used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _CERTAIN DENTAL EXPERIENCES.--AN UNFORTUNATE OFFICIAL_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The doctor experimented with it several times on nails firmly inserted in a board, and it worked splendidly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading _CERTAIN DENTAL EXPERIENCES.--AN UNFORTUNATE OFFICIAL_.
being joined in close association
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
cranksnounUS /kræŋks/
plural of “crank” — a bad-tempered person
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
DENTALadjectiveUS /ˈdentəl/
of or relating to the teeth
From this reading _CERTAIN DENTAL EXPERIENCES.--AN UNFORTUNATE OFFICIAL_.
dentistnounUS /ˈdentəst/
a person qualified to practice dentistry
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
Dr
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From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
economizeverbUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmaɪz/
use cautiously and frugally
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading _CERTAIN DENTAL EXPERIENCES.--AN UNFORTUNATE OFFICIAL_.
experimentedverbUS /ɪkˈsperəməntəd/
past form of “experiment” — to conduct a test or investigation
From this reading The doctor experimented with it several times on nails firmly inserted in a board, and it worked splendidly.
with resolute determination
From this reading The doctor experimented with it several times on nails firmly inserted in a board, and it worked splendidly.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
forcepsnounUS /ˈfɔːrseps/
an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading The doctor experimented with it several times on nails firmly inserted in a board, and it worked splendidly.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The doctor experimented with it several times on nails firmly inserted in a board, and it worked splendidly.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
leversnounUS /ˈlevərz/
plural of “lever” — a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
machine-shop
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From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
movableadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvəbəl/
(of personal property as opposed to real estate) can be moved from place to place (especially carried by hand)
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading The doctor experimented with it several times on nails firmly inserted in a board, and it worked splendidly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
offendingadjectiveUS /əˈfendɪŋ/
offending against or breaking a law or rule
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading _CERTAIN DENTAL EXPERIENCES.--AN UNFORTUNATE OFFICIAL_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The doctor experimented with it several times on nails firmly inserted in a board, and it worked splendidly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
operatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
Potts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The doctor experimented with it several times on nails firmly inserted in a board, and it worked splendidly.
shaftingverbUS /ˈʃæftɪŋ/
-ing form of “shaft” — equip with a shaft
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
Slugg
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From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading The doctor experimented with it several times on nails firmly inserted in a board, and it worked splendidly.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The doctor experimented with it several times on nails firmly inserted in a board, and it worked splendidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
toothachenoun
an ache localized in or around a tooth
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading _CERTAIN DENTAL EXPERIENCES.--AN UNFORTUNATE OFFICIAL_.
precisely as stated
From this reading The doctor has a very large practice; and in order to economize his strength, he invented a machine for pulling teeth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Potts has suffered a good deal from the toothache, and one day he went around to the office of Dr. Slugg, the dentist, to have the offending tooth pulled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He constructed a series of cranks and levers fixed to a movable stand and operating a pair of forceps by means of a leather belt, which was connected with the shafting of a machine-shop in the street back of the house.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The doctor experimented with it several times on nails firmly inserted in a board, and it worked splendidly.
