used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The pegs should be three inches long, and the bar, made of pine, should be about twelve feet long and one inch square.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The pegs should be three inches long, and the bar, made of pine, should be about twelve feet long and one inch square.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
crossbarnoun
a horizontal bar that goes across something
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
being one more than seven
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
the organ of sight
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The runway should be eight feet wide and about forty feet long.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
jumpernounUS /ˈdʒʌmpər/
a person who jumps
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The pegs should be three inches long, and the bar, made of pine, should be about twelve feet long and one inch square.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
pegsnounUS /peɡz/
plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading The pegs should be three inches long, and the bar, made of pine, should be about twelve feet long and one inch square.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading The pegs should be three inches long, and the bar, made of pine, should be about twelve feet long and one inch square.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
runwaynounUS /ˈrʌnweɪ/
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
From this reading The runway should be eight feet wide and about forty feet long.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
make square
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The pegs should be three inches long, and the bar, made of pine, should be about twelve feet long and one inch square.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The pegs should be three inches long, and the bar, made of pine, should be about twelve feet long and one inch square.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A jumper must _always_ keep his eye on the bar from the time he starts to run until he lands safely on the other side.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The posts are placed eight feet apart, and it is usual to hang a handkerchief over the centre of the crossbar, so that it can be seen better.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The runway should be eight feet wide and about forty feet long.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading For practice the jumper should have two square posts about two inches thick, made of almost any kind of wood, and bored with holes one inch apart up to five feet eight inches, and half an inch apart above that.
