used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I will tell you about this.
(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 You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
a youthful male person
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
corknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
at any time
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading [Sidenote: Operation of the pop-gun explained.]
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
a young female
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
how
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From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will tell you about this.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: Operation of the pop-gun explained.]
on one occasion
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
OperationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading [Sidenote: Operation of the pop-gun explained.]
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
pop-gun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Operation of the pop-gun explained.]
POP-GUNS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POP-GUNS.
poppingnounUS /ˈpɑːpɪŋ/
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Operation of the pop-gun explained.]
express in words
From this reading I will tell you about this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: Operation of the pop-gun explained.]
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I will tell you about this.
up to a particular time
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
tubenounUS /tuːb/
conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You know that the cork does not fly out till the rod is pushed a considerable way down into the tube or barrel of the gun, and then it flies out all at once with a popping noise.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will tell you about this.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Every boy and girl has played with a pop-gun, but did you ever think how it works?
