used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each of the men had a box-shaped object strapped on his back.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When they were about a mile from the Goddard, Anderson removed the burden from his back and opened the package.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading All three of them carried coils of insulated wire, which they unwound as they advanced.
(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 All three of them carried coils of insulated wire, which they unwound as they advanced.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All three of them carried coils of insulated wire, which they unwound as they advanced.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Each of the men had a box-shaped object strapped on his back.
box-shapedadjective
resembling a box in rectangularity
From this reading Each of the men had a box-shaped object strapped on his back.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading When they were about a mile from the Goddard, Anderson removed the burden from his back and opened the package.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading All three of them carried coils of insulated wire, which they unwound as they advanced.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
coilsnounUS /kɔɪlz/
plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading All three of them carried coils of insulated wire, which they unwound as they advanced.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
DyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of the men had a box-shaped object strapped on his back.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
GoddardnounUS /ˈɡɑːdərd/
United States physicist who developed the first successful liquid-fueled rocket (1882-1945)
From this reading When they were about a mile from the Goddard, Anderson removed the burden from his back and opened the package.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each of the men had a box-shaped object strapped on his back.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each of the men had a box-shaped object strapped on his back.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
insulatedverbUS /ˈɪnsəleɪtəd/
past form of “insulate” — protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material
From this reading All three of them carried coils of insulated wire, which they unwound as they advanced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
LeDoux
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From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
the force of workers available
From this reading Each of the men had a box-shaped object strapped on his back.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading When they were about a mile from the Goddard, Anderson removed the burden from his back and opened the package.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Each of the men had a box-shaped object strapped on his back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each of the men had a box-shaped object strapped on his back.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Each of the men had a box-shaped object strapped on his back.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When they were about a mile from the Goddard, Anderson removed the burden from his back and opened the package.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading When they were about a mile from the Goddard, Anderson removed the burden from his back and opened the package.
phonographnounUS /ˈfoʊnəɡræf/
machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading When they were about a mile from the Goddard, Anderson removed the burden from his back and opened the package.
rocket-ship
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From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading Each of the men had a box-shaped object strapped on his back.
TentaclenounUS /ˈtentəkəl/
something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold
From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All three of them carried coils of insulated wire, which they unwound as they advanced.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All three of them carried coils of insulated wire, which they unwound as they advanced.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All three of them carried coils of insulated wire, which they unwound as they advanced.
unwoundverbUS /ənˈwaʊnd/
inflected form of “unwind” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading All three of them carried coils of insulated wire, which they unwound as they advanced.
Vergernoun
a church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant (carries the verge) during ceremonies
From this reading The Dying Tentacle Half an hour later, Verger, Anderson, and LeDoux stole forth from the rocket-ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they were about a mile from the Goddard, Anderson removed the burden from his back and opened the package.
at the time that
From this reading When they were about a mile from the Goddard, Anderson removed the burden from his back and opened the package.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All three of them carried coils of insulated wire, which they unwound as they advanced.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading All three of them carried coils of insulated wire, which they unwound as they advanced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a small but remarkably efficient phonograph, which was equipped with a powerful loud speaker and a device for automatically changing records.
