used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You’re not going to it, are you, Larry?” asked his mother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as he watched, the light grew more brilliant, and there was a cloud of smoke and a shower of sparks.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You’re not going to it, are you, Larry?” asked his mother.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “That’s a big fire!” he exclaimed, jumping up.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading But, as he watched, the light grew more brilliant, and there was a cloud of smoke and a shower of sparks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as he watched, the light grew more brilliant, and there was a cloud of smoke and a shower of sparks.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading But, as he watched, the light grew more brilliant, and there was a cloud of smoke and a shower of sparks.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
the act of consuming food
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “That’s a big fire!” he exclaimed, jumping up.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “That’s a big fire!” he exclaimed, jumping up.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
the act of departing
From this reading “You’re not going to it, are you, Larry?” asked his mother.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But, as he watched, the light grew more brilliant, and there was a cloud of smoke and a shower of sparks.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You’re not going to it, are you, Larry?” asked his mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading “That’s a big fire!” he exclaimed, jumping up.
LARRY
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From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, as he watched, the light grew more brilliant, and there was a cloud of smoke and a shower of sparks.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “You’re not going to it, are you, Larry?” asked his mother.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You’re not going to it, are you, Larry?” asked his mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading But, as he watched, the light grew more brilliant, and there was a cloud of smoke and a shower of sparks.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
smeltingverbUS /ˈsmeltɪŋ/
-ing form of “smelt” — extract (metals) by heating
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading But, as he watched, the light grew more brilliant, and there was a cloud of smoke and a shower of sparks.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading But, as he watched, the light grew more brilliant, and there was a cloud of smoke and a shower of sparks.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
That's
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From this reading “That’s a big fire!” he exclaimed, jumping up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, as he watched, the light grew more brilliant, and there was a cloud of smoke and a shower of sparks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “That’s a big fire!” he exclaimed, jumping up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading But, as he watched, the light grew more brilliant, and there was a cloud of smoke and a shower of sparks.
at the time that
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading LARRY IN DANGER When Larry was eating supper that night he happened to glance out of the window.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading He saw an unusual light in the sky, and first took it for a glow from some gas furnace or smelting works across on the Jersey shore.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’re not going to it, are you, Larry?” asked his mother.
You're
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From this reading “You’re not going to it, are you, Larry?” asked his mother.
