used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
anew
From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE BALLOON MEET Jerry was working frantically at the machinery.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
BALLOONnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading AT THE BALLOON MEET Jerry was working frantically at the machinery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Why don’t we move?” cried Ned.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
don't
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From this reading “Why don’t we move?” cried Ned.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading AT THE BALLOON MEET Jerry was working frantically at the machinery.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
he'll
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From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading AT THE BALLOON MEET Jerry was working frantically at the machinery.
let's
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From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading AT THE BALLOON MEET Jerry was working frantically at the machinery.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
come together
From this reading AT THE BALLOON MEET Jerry was working frantically at the machinery.
the force of workers available
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Why don’t we move?” cried Ned.
Ned
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From this reading “Why don’t we move?” cried Ned.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
by chance
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
scurryingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
transport commercially
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE BALLOON MEET Jerry was working frantically at the machinery.
tinkeringverbUS /ˈtɪŋkərɪŋ/
-ing form of “tinker” — do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE BALLOON MEET Jerry was working frantically at the machinery.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Why don’t we move?” cried Ned.
which person or people
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why don’t we move?” cried Ned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Something seemed to be the matter with it, and he had a fear that perhaps the farmer or his men might have been tinkering with the motor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Can I help?” demanded the professor, who having placed his precious specimen boxes in a safe place aboard the ship, was scurrying about the deck in the darkness, without any special object in view.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading AT THE BALLOON MEET Jerry was working frantically at the machinery.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, let’s get out of here, or he’ll have us back in that smoke house again!” yelled Bob.
