adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading BROKEN BONES Another bicycle accident!
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading BROKEN BONES Another bicycle accident!
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
benefactions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading BROKEN BONES Another bicycle accident!
bicyclesnounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəlz/
plural of “bicycle” — a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
BONESnounUS /boʊnz/
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading BROKEN BONES Another bicycle accident!
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
BROKENadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading BROKEN BONES Another bicycle accident!
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
burnverbUS /bɜːrn/
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
dislocatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsloʊkeɪtɪd/
separated at the joint
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
head-onadverb
in direct opposition; directly
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
health-and-pleasure-giving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
patchedadjectiveUS /pætʃt/
mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
stupidadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpəd/
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
TreenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This time it was a head-on collision, two boys riding at each other round a corner, as if for a wager.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Here was one of the great benefactions of modern civilisation, a health-and-pleasure-giving apparatus within the reach of all, and often turned into an engine of destruction by senseless stupidity.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Tree would burn all bicycles if she could have her way; not that Mrs. Tree was stupid, far from it!
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young doctor had patched them both up, there being no broken bones, only a dislocated shoulder and many bruises, and was now riding home, reflecting upon the carelessness of the human race in general, and of boys in particular.
