used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But when he added that Tom was working at a new motor-car, he stated a hypothesis, not a fact.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
beneficentadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃənt/
doing or producing good
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he added that Tom was working at a new motor-car, he stated a hypothesis, not a fact.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
Dorrell
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From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But when he added that Tom was working at a new motor-car, he stated a hypothesis, not a fact.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far the station-master was right.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
Greatorex
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From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when he added that Tom was working at a new motor-car, he stated a hypothesis, not a fact.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
hypothesisnounUS /haɪˈpɑːθəsəs/
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
From this reading But when he added that Tom was working at a new motor-car, he stated a hypothesis, not a fact.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
a message received and understood
From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
Midfont
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From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
motor-car
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From this reading But when he added that Tom was working at a new motor-car, he stated a hypothesis, not a fact.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But when he added that Tom was working at a new motor-car, he stated a hypothesis, not a fact.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But when he added that Tom was working at a new motor-car, he stated a hypothesis, not a fact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
with low volume
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
precisely, exactly
From this reading So far the station-master was right.
Schwab
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From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far the station-master was right.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading But when he added that Tom was working at a new motor-car, he stated a hypothesis, not a fact.
station-master
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From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when he added that Tom was working at a new motor-car, he stated a hypothesis, not a fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
male cat
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The information given to Herr Schwab by the Midfont station-master was accurate up to a certain point.
at the time that
From this reading But when he added that Tom was working at a new motor-car, he stated a hypothesis, not a fact.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading But when he added that Tom was working at a new motor-car, he stated a hypothesis, not a fact.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading Mr. Greatorex had indeed constituted himself the beneficent patron of Tom Dorrell, educated him, entertained him at Midfont House, and built for him a workshop in the grounds.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading About a year before this time, when Tom came to Midfont House to spend a month’s holiday, he brought with him a small model of an aerial machine on which he had been quietly working in leisure moments.
