used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
in addition
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Hooper did not put in an appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Mr. Hooper did not put in an appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had privately formed an engineering company with Professor Gray as president, Gus as vice-president, which was largely honorary, and Bill as general manager and secretary.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading They had privately formed an engineering company with Professor Gray as president, Gus as vice-president, which was largely honorary, and Bill as general manager and secretary.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Hooper did not put in an appearance.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
ENGINEERINGnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading They had privately formed an engineering company with Professor Gray as president, Gus as vice-president, which was largely honorary, and Bill as general manager and secretary.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
many times at short intervals
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading They had privately formed an engineering company with Professor Gray as president, Gus as vice-president, which was largely honorary, and Bill as general manager and secretary.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
honoraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəreri/
given as an honor without the normal duties
From this reading They had privately formed an engineering company with Professor Gray as president, Gus as vice-president, which was largely honorary, and Bill as general manager and secretary.
Hooper
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From this reading Mr. Hooper did not put in an appearance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading They had privately formed an engineering company with Professor Gray as president, Gus as vice-president, which was largely honorary, and Bill as general manager and secretary.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading They had privately formed an engineering company with Professor Gray as president, Gus as vice-president, which was largely honorary, and Bill as general manager and secretary.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hooper did not put in an appearance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Hooper did not put in an appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading They had privately formed an engineering company with Professor Gray as president, Gus as vice-president, which was largely honorary, and Bill as general manager and secretary.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading They had privately formed an engineering company with Professor Gray as president, Gus as vice-president, which was largely honorary, and Bill as general manager and secretary.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Hooper did not put in an appearance.
reinforcingverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “reinforce” — make stronger
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading They had privately formed an engineering company with Professor Gray as president, Gus as vice-president, which was largely honorary, and Bill as general manager and secretary.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
vice-president
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From this reading They had privately formed an engineering company with Professor Gray as president, Gus as vice-president, which was largely honorary, and Bill as general manager and secretary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had privately formed an engineering company with Professor Gray as president, Gus as vice-president, which was largely honorary, and Bill as general manager and secretary.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading They also had cement, reinforcing iron, lumber for forms and a small tool house hauled out to the power site and they drove the first stakes to show the position of wheel and pipe line.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ENGINEERING Two busy days followed during which Bill and Gus went to the city with Professor Gray to purchase materials in full for the power plant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
produce a literary work
From this reading On the third morning the Professor bade the boys good-by, exacting the promise that they would write frequently of their progress.
