used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
for the reason that
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
CONSTRUCTIONnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading THE JOY OF GOOD CONSTRUCTION.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
being one more than seven
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE JOY OF GOOD CONSTRUCTION.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading THE JOY OF GOOD CONSTRUCTION.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
manufacturernounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/
a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
the force of workers available
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JOY OF GOOD CONSTRUCTION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
with speed
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
resinousadjective
having the characteristics of pitch or tar
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mrs. James and Frances drove away from Green Hill early on Saturday morning and reached the manufacturer of rustic garden furniture before eight o’clock.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOY OF GOOD CONSTRUCTION.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The materials needed were quickly selected and purchased, and the man had his men carry it to a small auto truck and load it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had expected to deliver it at the farm without delay, so Mrs. James said nothing about taking any with her in the touring car.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The man supplied the right kind of nails to be used on the wood, because he said: “You will find it difficult to drive ordinary nails through the resinous wood.
