used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
(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 “My, that one car is all smashed!” cried Janet.
in addition
From this reading They also wanted to know how it had happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
eagerly desirous
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
any person at all
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “They’re both smashed!” said Ted.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “My, that one car is all smashed!” cried Janet.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “My, that one car is all smashed!” cried Janet.
Curlytops
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From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
without deviation
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
how
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From this reading They also wanted to know how it had happened.
be the source of pain
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My, that one car is all smashed!” cried Janet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They also wanted to know how it had happened.
Janet
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From this reading “My, that one car is all smashed!” cried Janet.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
not able to be found
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My, that one car is all smashed!” cried Janet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “My, that one car is all smashed!” cried Janet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
smash-upnoun
a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading “My, that one car is all smashed!” cried Janet.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
They're
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From this reading “They’re both smashed!” said Ted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The accident had happened directly in front of the home of the Curlytops, and they were anxious to know if anyone had been hurt.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They also wanted to know how it had happened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MISSING DIAMOND Three or four men, half a dozen boys and a policeman were running toward the two automobiles that, as Ted had said, were in a “smash-up.”
