used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
anew
From this reading Bright and early the next morning found the boys hard at work again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bright and early the next morning found the boys hard at work again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bright and early the next morning found the boys hard at work again.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Bright and early the next morning found the boys hard at work again.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright and early the next morning found the boys hard at work again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
clampedverbUS /klæmpt/
past form of “clamp” — fasten or fix with a clamp
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
cylindersnounUS /ˈsɪləndərz/
plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
don't
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From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Bright and early the next morning found the boys hard at work again.
ELECTRICadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading THE NEW ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
set up or found
From this reading Bright and early the next morning found the boys hard at work again.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Bright and early the next morning found the boys hard at work again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
I'll
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From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
immediately past
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
left-handadjectiveUS /ˌleftˈhænd/
intended for the left hand
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bright and early the next morning found the boys hard at work again.
MOTORCYCLEnounUS /ˈmoʊtərsaɪkəl/
a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
From this reading THE NEW ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Bright and early the next morning found the boys hard at work again.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
tryoutnounUS /ˈtraɪaʊt/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
precisely as stated
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The current was turned on by twisting the left-hand grip and, as that controlled the entire running part, it was very simple.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading "My goodness, Bob," said Jack, as he straightened up, after making the last connection, "I'll bet these machines don't weigh more than half as much as they did before."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were very skillful at this kind of work, and by three o'clock the motors were clamped in place, the cylinders installed and everything ready for a tryout.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Bright and early the next morning found the boys hard at work again.
