used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Ralph had that afternoon operated the levers opening the Farrington extension for the first time.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The spur switch to the factory had been completed for some days.
boilersnounUS /ˈbɔɪlərz/
plural of “boiler” — sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading The new lessee of the factory, he understood, was going to use oil for fuel under some of the boilers.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The spur switch to the factory had been completed for some days.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The spur switch to the factory had been completed for some days.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading Ralph had that afternoon operated the levers opening the Farrington extension for the first time.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
Farrington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph had that afternoon operated the levers opening the Farrington extension for the first time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ralph had that afternoon operated the levers opening the Farrington extension for the first time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The spur switch to the factory had been completed for some days.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading The new lessee of the factory, he understood, was going to use oil for fuel under some of the boilers.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
the act of departing
From this reading The new lessee of the factory, he understood, was going to use oil for fuel under some of the boilers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The spur switch to the factory had been completed for some days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
lesseenounUS /leˈsiː/
a tenant who holds a lease
From this reading The new lessee of the factory, he understood, was going to use oil for fuel under some of the boilers.
leversnounUS /ˈlevərz/
plural of “lever” — a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading Ralph had that afternoon operated the levers opening the Farrington extension for the first time.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new lessee of the factory, he understood, was going to use oil for fuel under some of the boilers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading The new lessee of the factory, he understood, was going to use oil for fuel under some of the boilers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Ralph had that afternoon operated the levers opening the Farrington extension for the first time.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Ralph had that afternoon operated the levers opening the Farrington extension for the first time.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
with speed
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The spur switch to the factory had been completed for some days.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Mother is right, I guess," he spoke quickly--"it is certainly in the direction of the old factory."
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The spur switch to the factory had been completed for some days.
switchverbUS /swɪtʃ/
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading The spur switch to the factory had been completed for some days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ralph had that afternoon operated the levers opening the Farrington extension for the first time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ralph had that afternoon operated the levers opening the Farrington extension for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The spur switch to the factory had been completed for some days.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The new lessee of the factory, he understood, was going to use oil for fuel under some of the boilers.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The new lessee of the factory, he understood, was going to use oil for fuel under some of the boilers.
the act of using
From this reading The new lessee of the factory, he understood, was going to use oil for fuel under some of the boilers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The new lessee of the factory, he understood, was going to use oil for fuel under some of the boilers.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A great red glare covered the whole southern sky as Ralph reached the outer air.
