used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
aerialsnounUS /ˈeriəlz/
plural of “aerial” — a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
amplificationnounUS /ˌæmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/
addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And when they go to the dictionary they are lost for sure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
audion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
beesnounUS /biːz/
plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading And when they go to the dictionary they are lost for sure.
dodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
your parents
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And when they go to the dictionary they are lost for sure.
frequencynounUS /ˈfriːkwənsi/
the number of occurrences within a given time period
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
GALOREadjectiveUS /ɡəˈlɔːr/
in great numbers
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And when they go to the dictionary they are lost for sure.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
gridsnounUS /ɡrɪdz/
plural of “grid” — a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
loopverbUS /luːp/
move in loops
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading And when they go to the dictionary they are lost for sure.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
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 RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
not any; not one
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
and nothing more
From this reading They are only a part of radio terminology.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They are only a part of radio terminology.
Potentiometernoun
a measuring instrument for measuring direct current electromotive forces
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
RADIOnounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading And when they go to the dictionary they are lost for sure.
terminologynounUS /ˌtɜːrmɪˈnɑːlədʒi/
a system of words used to name things in a particular discipline
From this reading They are only a part of radio terminology.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
variocoupler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
variometernoun
a measuring instrument for measuring variations in a magnetic field
From this reading Potentiometer, variometer, variocoupler, radio frequency, amplification, loop aerials, audion and grids--no, I am not saying these words to show off.
at the time that
From this reading RADIO GALORE "A good many folks," said Bill, "get scared when they think about radio construction.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The big words come at them all in a bunch like a lot of bees, and it is to dodge.
