used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading In a moment I will show you how to light the candles in case one is accidentally blown out and you have no match."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a moment I will show you how to light the candles in case one is accidentally blown out and you have no match."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You observe that the trick has not yet begun," said Joe, with a laugh, as he blew out the match.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You observe that the trick has not yet begun," said Joe, with a laugh, as he blew out the match.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading "You observe that the trick has not yet begun," said Joe, with a laugh, as he blew out the match.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading In a moment I will show you how to light the candles in case one is accidentally blown out and you have no match."
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In a moment I will show you how to light the candles in case one is accidentally blown out and you have no match."
DIVEnounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You observe that the trick has not yet begun," said Joe, with a laugh, as he blew out the match.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In a moment I will show you how to light the candles in case one is accidentally blown out and you have no match."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
how
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From this reading In a moment I will show you how to light the candles in case one is accidentally blown out and you have no match."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
ignitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnaɪtɪd/
set afire
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In a moment I will show you how to light the candles in case one is accidentally blown out and you have no match."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
Joe
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From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
and nothing more
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "You observe that the trick has not yet begun," said Joe, with a laugh, as he blew out the match.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In a moment I will show you how to light the candles in case one is accidentally blown out and you have no match."
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment I will show you how to light the candles in case one is accidentally blown out and you have no match."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
not any; not one
From this reading In a moment I will show you how to light the candles in case one is accidentally blown out and you have no match."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You observe that the trick has not yet begun," said Joe, with a laugh, as he blew out the match.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "You observe that the trick has not yet begun," said Joe, with a laugh, as he blew out the match.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You observe that the trick has not yet begun," said Joe, with a laugh, as he blew out the match.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You observe that the trick has not yet begun," said Joe, with a laugh, as he blew out the match.
SENSATIONALadjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In a moment I will show you how to light the candles in case one is accidentally blown out and you have no match."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading "You observe that the trick has not yet begun," said Joe, with a laugh, as he blew out the match.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A SENSATIONAL DIVE Striking a match, Joe ignited two candles that stood on a little table at one side of his stage.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
the act of using
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the other side his assistants were setting up the apparatus he intended to use in his more elaborate experiments.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In a moment I will show you how to light the candles in case one is accidentally blown out and you have no match."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You observe that the trick has not yet begun," said Joe, with a laugh, as he blew out the match.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "In other words, I am lighting these candles in the ordinary way--just as any one of you would do it, if he needed to.
but in spite of that
From this reading "You observe that the trick has not yet begun," said Joe, with a laugh, as he blew out the match.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You observe that the trick has not yet begun," said Joe, with a laugh, as he blew out the match.
