used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
(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 right,” returned Tom Barnes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The buzzer was going merrily; Tom was on his professional mettle and thoroughly enjoying himself.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “The Mercedes in the lead,” announced Ben Dixon.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He was tallying off the information shouted down in sections through the tower skylight by his faithful assistant.
astrideadverbUS /əˈstraɪd/
with one leg on each side
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
Barnes
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From this reading “All right,” returned Tom Barnes.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “The Mercedes in the lead,” announced Ben Dixon.
buzzernounUS /ˈbʌzər/
a push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
From this reading The buzzer was going merrily; Tom was on his professional mettle and thoroughly enjoying himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was tallying off the information shouted down in sections through the tower skylight by his faithful assistant.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
Dixon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The Mercedes in the lead,” announced Ben Dixon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was tallying off the information shouted down in sections through the tower skylight by his faithful assistant.
elongatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɔːŋɡeɪtəd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The buzzer was going merrily; Tom was on his professional mettle and thoroughly enjoying himself.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading He was tallying off the information shouted down in sections through the tower skylight by his faithful assistant.
focussedadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊkəst/
being in focus or brought into focus
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
the act of departing
From this reading The buzzer was going merrily; Tom was on his professional mettle and thoroughly enjoying himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was tallying off the information shouted down in sections through the tower skylight by his faithful assistant.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The buzzer was going merrily; Tom was on his professional mettle and thoroughly enjoying himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The buzzer was going merrily; Tom was on his professional mettle and thoroughly enjoying himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The Mercedes in the lead,” announced Ben Dixon.
a message received and understood
From this reading He was tallying off the information shouted down in sections through the tower skylight by his faithful assistant.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading “The Mercedes in the lead,” announced Ben Dixon.
Mercedes
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From this reading “The Mercedes in the lead,” announced Ben Dixon.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The buzzer was going merrily; Tom was on his professional mettle and thoroughly enjoying himself.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading The buzzer was going merrily; Tom was on his professional mettle and thoroughly enjoying himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was tallying off the information shouted down in sections through the tower skylight by his faithful assistant.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The buzzer was going merrily; Tom was on his professional mettle and thoroughly enjoying himself.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The buzzer was going merrily; Tom was on his professional mettle and thoroughly enjoying himself.
any competition
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “All right,” returned Tom Barnes.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “All right,” returned Tom Barnes.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading He was tallying off the information shouted down in sections through the tower skylight by his faithful assistant.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading He was tallying off the information shouted down in sections through the tower skylight by his faithful assistant.
skylightnounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪt/
a window in a roof to admit daylight
From this reading He was tallying off the information shouted down in sections through the tower skylight by his faithful assistant.
tallyingverbUS /ˈtæliɪŋ/
-ing form of “tally” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He was tallying off the information shouted down in sections through the tower skylight by his faithful assistant.
telescopeverbUS /ˈteləskoʊp/
crush together or collapse
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The Mercedes in the lead,” announced Ben Dixon.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The buzzer was going merrily; Tom was on his professional mettle and thoroughly enjoying himself.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was tallying off the information shouted down in sections through the tower skylight by his faithful assistant.
male cat
From this reading “All right,” returned Tom Barnes.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading He was tallying off the information shouted down in sections through the tower skylight by his faithful assistant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The buzzer was going merrily; Tom was on his professional mettle and thoroughly enjoying himself.
windmillnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪl/
a mill that is powered by the wind
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
yachtsnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Ben, astride a cross arm beam of the old windmill, balanced an elongated telescope seaward focussed on several yachts engaged in a race.
