used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Who hasn’t heard of Daniel Dancer?” cried Tom enthusiastically.
dadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
DancernounUS /ˈdænsər/
a performer who dances professionally
From this reading “Who hasn’t heard of Daniel Dancer?” cried Tom enthusiastically.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading “Who hasn’t heard of Daniel Dancer?” cried Tom enthusiastically.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading “Who hasn’t heard of Daniel Dancer?” cried Tom enthusiastically.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
gray-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading The gray-haired man regarded him quizzically.
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From this reading “Who hasn’t heard of Daniel Dancer?” cried Tom enthusiastically.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Who hasn’t heard of Daniel Dancer?” cried Tom enthusiastically.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The gray-haired man regarded him quizzically.
a social unit living together
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The gray-haired man regarded him quizzically.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
a particular point in time
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Who hasn’t heard of Daniel Dancer?” cried Tom enthusiastically.
by chance
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
quizzicallyadverb
in a quizzical and questioning manner
From this reading The gray-haired man regarded him quizzically.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The gray-haired man regarded him quizzically.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
express in words
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
SHARKnounUS /ʃɑːrk/
any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading THE “WHITE SHARK.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE “WHITE SHARK.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
male cat
From this reading “Who hasn’t heard of Daniel Dancer?” cried Tom enthusiastically.
tyronoun
someone new to a field or activity
From this reading “Possibly it is,” he rejoined, “but at the present moment I am as much at sea regarding a mechanical problem as any tyro.”
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
a Caucasian
From this reading THE “WHITE SHARK.”
which person or people
From this reading “Who hasn’t heard of Daniel Dancer?” cried Tom enthusiastically.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why, as dad used to say, your name is almost a household word in the field of invention.”
