used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared lost in thought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
AUTOnounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I hoped to show you what I can do.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I hoped to show you what I can do.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
fabledadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbəld/
celebrated in fable or legend
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He appeared lost in thought.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He appeared lost in thought.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then he seemed to recollect that there were strangers present.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Then he seemed to recollect that there were strangers present.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Then he seemed to recollect that there were strangers present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I hoped to show you what I can do.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Then he seemed to recollect that there were strangers present.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then he seemed to recollect that there were strangers present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he seemed to recollect that there were strangers present.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then he seemed to recollect that there were strangers present.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He appeared lost in thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
transmuteverb
change in outward structure or looks
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then he seemed to recollect that there were strangers present.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I hoped to show you what I can do.
which person or people
From this reading THE INDIAN AND THE AUTO For a few moments the scientist who hoped he had discovered the fabled power to transmute metals stared at the result of his latest trial.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I am sorry my experiment did not succeed," he said in a more quiet voice than he had yet used.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hoped to show you what I can do.
