used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
in the past
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He may have had them so long as to think them his own.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Pray ask him for them, and keep them for me, together with the rest.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
Coombe
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From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Enough of this subject.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pray ask him for them, and keep them for me, together with the rest.
gimcracknoun
ornamental objects of no great value
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He may have had them so long as to think them his own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He may have had them so long as to think them his own.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pray ask him for them, and keep them for me, together with the rest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He may have had them so long as to think them his own.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Pray ask him for them, and keep them for me, together with the rest.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
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 He may have had them so long as to think them his own.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He may have had them so long as to think them his own.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Enough of this subject.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He may have had them so long as to think them his own.
by chance
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Pray ask him for them, and keep them for me, together with the rest.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Pray ask him for them, and keep them for me, together with the rest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He may have had them so long as to think them his own.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Enough of this subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pray ask him for them, and keep them for me, together with the rest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He may have had them so long as to think them his own.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He may have had them so long as to think them his own.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Enough of this subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Pray ask him for them, and keep them for me, together with the rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pray ask him for them, and keep them for me, together with the rest.
a late time of life
From this reading I lent, many years ago, a large glass globe, mounted, to Mr. Coombe, and an electric battery of bottles, which I remember; perhaps there were some other things.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Let me know if you are in possession of my gimcrack instruments, and if you have made any new experiments.
