used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
Carl
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From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His meal was carried to his room.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING THE LETTER.
being joined in close association
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Tomlinson did not show himself down-stairs.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
down-stairs
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From this reading Mr. Tomlinson did not show himself down-stairs.
remove the dust from
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
FliernounUS /ˈflaɪər/
someone who travels by air
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
fuel-chamber
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From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Tomlinson did not show himself down-stairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His meal was carried to his room.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading CONCERNING THE LETTER.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading His meal was carried to his room.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Tomlinson did not show himself down-stairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Tomlinson did not show himself down-stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
replenishverbUS /riˈplenɪʃ/
fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His meal was carried to his room.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Tomlinson did not show himself down-stairs.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING THE LETTER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
Tomlinson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Tomlinson did not show himself down-stairs.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
water-tank
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Carl came back in time to help Matt clean the dust and dirt off the Red Flier, to replenish the oil, fill the water-tank and strain a full supply of gasoline into the fuel-chamber.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The car was then backed into an unused barn connected with the hotel, and the boys washed the dirt off their hands and faces and went in to supper.
