used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Nothing deadly looking about these gadgets," he said.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Parnell Winston admitted, "There is plenty we don't know about them, especially the inside of that TV set.
Ames
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From this reading JANIG Closes In Steve Ames walked around the objects on the laboratory table.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
antennanounUS /ænˈtenə/
an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "Which goes to show how misleading appearances can be."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading JANIG Closes In Steve Ames walked around the objects on the laboratory table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
barber'snounUS /ˈbɑːrbərz/
possessive form of “barber” — United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Which goes to show how misleading appearances can be."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Which goes to show how misleading appearances can be."
ClosesnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading JANIG Closes In Steve Ames walked around the objects on the laboratory table.
composition-board
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From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading "Nothing deadly looking about these gadgets," he said.
don't
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From this reading Parnell Winston admitted, "There is plenty we don't know about them, especially the inside of that TV set.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Parnell Winston admitted, "There is plenty we don't know about them, especially the inside of that TV set.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
gadgetnounUS /ˈɡædʒət/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
gadgetsnounUS /ˈɡædʒəts/
plural of “gadget” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading "Nothing deadly looking about these gadgets," he said.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Which goes to show how misleading appearances can be."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Nothing deadly looking about these gadgets," he said.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
how
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From this reading "Which goes to show how misleading appearances can be."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JANIG Closes In Steve Ames walked around the objects on the laboratory table.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
indooradjectiveUS /ˈɪndɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place within a building
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Parnell Winston admitted, "There is plenty we don't know about them, especially the inside of that TV set.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Parnell Winston admitted, "There is plenty we don't know about them, especially the inside of that TV set.
JANIG
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From this reading JANIG Closes In Steve Ames walked around the objects on the laboratory table.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Parnell Winston admitted, "There is plenty we don't know about them, especially the inside of that TV set.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading JANIG Closes In Steve Ames walked around the objects on the laboratory table.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Nothing deadly looking about these gadgets," he said.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
massageverbUS /məˈsɑːʒ/
manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
misleadingadjectiveUS /mɪˈsliːdɪŋ/
designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently
From this reading "Which goes to show how misleading appearances can be."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing deadly looking about these gadgets," he said.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading JANIG Closes In Steve Ames walked around the objects on the laboratory table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JANIG Closes In Steve Ames walked around the objects on the laboratory table.
ParnellnounUS /ˈpɑːrnəl/
Irish nationalist leader (1846-1891)
From this reading Parnell Winston admitted, "There is plenty we don't know about them, especially the inside of that TV set.
a full supply
From this reading Parnell Winston admitted, "There is plenty we don't know about them, especially the inside of that TV set.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nothing deadly looking about these gadgets," he said.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Which goes to show how misleading appearances can be."
Steve
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From this reading JANIG Closes In Steve Ames walked around the objects on the laboratory table.
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading JANIG Closes In Steve Ames walked around the objects on the laboratory table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Parnell Winston admitted, "There is plenty we don't know about them, especially the inside of that TV set.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JANIG Closes In Steve Ames walked around the objects on the laboratory table.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Parnell Winston admitted, "There is plenty we don't know about them, especially the inside of that TV set.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Parnell Winston admitted, "There is plenty we don't know about them, especially the inside of that TV set.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Nothing deadly looking about these gadgets," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Which goes to show how misleading appearances can be."
TVnounUS /ˈtiːˈviː/
broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading JANIG Closes In Steve Ames walked around the objects on the laboratory table.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Parnell Winston admitted, "There is plenty we don't know about them, especially the inside of that TV set.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which goes to show how misleading appearances can be."
Winston
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From this reading Parnell Winston admitted, "There is plenty we don't know about them, especially the inside of that TV set.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The objects included the barber's massage machine, an ancient composition-board suitcase, the gadget from the houseboat, and a TV set with an indoor antenna of the kind known as "rabbit ears."
