used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
aren't
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From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
travel across or pass over
From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
CurtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
being one more than ten
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
Griff
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From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
handlebarsnounUS /ˈhændəlbɑːrz/
plural of “handlebar” — the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle
From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
how
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From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
I'd
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From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
staying power
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
and nothing more
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
pedaledverbUS /ˈpedəld/
past form of “pedal” — ride a bicycle
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
shipmentsnounUS /ˈʃɪpmənts/
plural of “shipment” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “Those books are off my mind,” Curt reflected as he pedaled slowly toward the aircraft plant, “but my legs aren’t.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
under normal conditions
From this reading “They usually get shipments of fabric on the eleven o’clock freight, and our truck is there to load it in.”
wasn't
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From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I’d go to bed and rest for a week if it wasn’t for seeing what Griff is up to.”
at the time that
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had ridden only a block or two away from his uncle’s residence, where he had deposited the books, when a thought occurred to him.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “I know how to get a ‘tow’ to the plant,” Curt whispered to himself, swinging his handlebars to turn into the next cross street.
