used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
BRADLEYnounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading BRADLEY_.
Bradley'snounUS /ˈbrædliz/
possessive form of “bradley” — United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
cannot
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From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
contrivancesnounUS /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/
plural of “contrivance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
ENERGIESnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading _THE MISDIRECTED ENERGIES OF MR.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading There, for instance, was Bradley's famous steam-pump.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There, for instance, was Bradley's famous steam-pump.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
an occurrence of something
From this reading There, for instance, was Bradley's famous steam-pump.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
MISDIRECTEDverbUS /mɪsdɪˈrektɪd/
past form of “misdirect” — corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading _THE MISDIRECTED ENERGIES OF MR.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _THE MISDIRECTED ENERGIES OF MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE MISDIRECTED ENERGIES OF MR.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
by chance
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
by chance
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/
clearly and explicitly stated
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
steam-pump
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From this reading There, for instance, was Bradley's famous steam-pump.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE MISDIRECTED ENERGIES OF MR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, for instance, was Bradley's famous steam-pump.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There, for instance, was Bradley's famous steam-pump.
at the time that
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bradley, our inventor, has had some experiences in addition to those already recorded which may perhaps be entertaining to the reader.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading One of the peculiarities of Bradley's contrivances is that when they are designed to do a specified work, that is conspicuously the work they cannot possibly be induced to do.
