used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
set up or found
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
a commissioned military officer
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
Lockyer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now they were seated on the porch.
come into possession of
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now they were seated on the porch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
ParryverbUS /ˈperi/
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
Picksville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Now they were seated on the porch.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
requisitionnounUS /ˌrekwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Now they were seated on the porch.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now they were seated on the porch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Good gracious!” exclaimed Mr. Lockyer that evening, “I’ve forgotten to provide a flag for the launching.”
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now they were seated on the porch.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The inventor had dined with the officers at the hotel, his own home being made with his sister some little distance outside the village.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The telephone was put into requisition, but it was found, to their disappointment, that it would be impossible to obtain any kind of a flag nearer than Picksville, a town which boasted some quite large stores.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “That is a serious omission truly,” agreed Lieutenant Parry, “but surely you can get one in the village here.”
