used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
(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 "Well, Dad, you have the plans for all the machines we have.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
Arcot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When Arcot and his friends awoke, the machines were ready.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Morey and Wade directed the disposition of the machines, but Dr. Arcot senior really finished the job.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
a small house with a single story
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Well, Dad, you have the plans for all the machines we have.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Morey and Wade directed the disposition of the machines, but Dr. Arcot senior really finished the job.
your usual mood
From this reading Morey and Wade directed the disposition of the machines, but Dr. Arcot senior really finished the job.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morey and Wade directed the disposition of the machines, but Dr. Arcot senior really finished the job.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Morey and Wade directed the disposition of the machines, but Dr. Arcot senior really finished the job.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When Arcot and his friends awoke, the machines were ready.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, Dad, you have the plans for all the machines we have.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Arcot and his friends awoke, the machines were ready.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Morey and Wade directed the disposition of the machines, but Dr. Arcot senior really finished the job.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
luxnounUS /lʌks/
a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square meter; 0.0929 foot candle
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Morey and Wade directed the disposition of the machines, but Dr. Arcot senior really finished the job.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
the force of workers available
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
Morey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morey and Wade directed the disposition of the machines, but Dr. Arcot senior really finished the job.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When Arcot and his friends awoke, the machines were ready.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Morey and Wade directed the disposition of the machines, but Dr. Arcot senior really finished the job.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Morey and Wade directed the disposition of the machines, but Dr. Arcot senior really finished the job.
and nothing more
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
SIRIUSnounUS /ˈsɪrɪəs/
the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
soporificadjective
sleep inducing
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
translatingverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Morey and Wade directed the disposition of the machines, but Dr. Arcot senior really finished the job.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, Dad, you have the plans for all the machines we have.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Dad, you have the plans for all the machines we have.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Arcot and his friends awoke, the machines were ready.
at the time that
From this reading When Arcot and his friends awoke, the machines were ready.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SIRIUS They landed about half an hour later, and Arcot simply went into the cottage, and slept--with the aid of a light soporific.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The machines would be installed in less than ten hours, for the complete plans Arcot and Morey had made, with the modern machines for translating plans to metal and lux had made the actual construction quick, while the large crew of men employed required but little time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Dad, you have the plans for all the machines we have.
