used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
a quantity of money
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On examination, the Rippler appeared to have suffered but trifling hurt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
bogged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On examination, the Rippler appeared to have suffered but trifling hurt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
decayedadjectiveUS /dəˈkeɪd/
damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
drunkenlyadverb
showing effects of much strong drink
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading On examination, the Rippler appeared to have suffered but trifling hurt.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading But an immediate test showed that the machinery was in excellent working order.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
five-barred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
moving swiftly
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
friableadjective
easily broken into small fragments or reduced to powder
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
furrows
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From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On examination, the Rippler appeared to have suffered but trifling hurt.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
be the source of pain
From this reading On examination, the Rippler appeared to have suffered but trifling hurt.
of the present time and place
From this reading But an immediate test showed that the machinery was in excellent working order.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading But an immediate test showed that the machinery was in excellent working order.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On examination, the Rippler appeared to have suffered but trifling hurt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But an immediate test showed that the machinery was in excellent working order.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
ploughingnoun
tilling the land with a plow
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
reeledverbUS /riːld/
past form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
Rippler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On examination, the Rippler appeared to have suffered but trifling hurt.
scrapedverbUS /skreɪpt/
past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
stubbledadjective
having a short growth of beard
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading On examination, the Rippler appeared to have suffered but trifling hurt.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading But an immediate test showed that the machinery was in excellent working order.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But an immediate test showed that the machinery was in excellent working order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On examination, the Rippler appeared to have suffered but trifling hurt.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On examination, the Rippler appeared to have suffered but trifling hurt.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading On examination, the Rippler appeared to have suffered but trifling hurt.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Across a stubbled field--as the ripping and ploughing of the grounds showed--the car had reeled drunkenly, until by its own weight it was bogged in the friable furrows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Either by accident, or design, the flying lady had driven the machine straight through an ancient five-barred gate, which fortunately was much too decayed to present any serious obstacle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here it had been deserted, with smashed lamps, a slightly damaged front, and with a considerable amount of paint scraped off.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading But an immediate test showed that the machinery was in excellent working order.
