used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The thing fascinated him, and he tried and tested it in a hundred different combinations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The thing fascinated him, and he tried and tested it in a hundred different combinations.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading JACK'S BIG SECRET.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
clampedverbUS /klæmpt/
past form of “clamp” — fasten or fix with a clamp
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading "It's code--somebody sending code!" exclaimed Jack, and then the next instant, "it's some ship of the navy!
combinationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The thing fascinated him, and he tried and tested it in a hundred different combinations.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The thing fascinated him, and he tried and tested it in a hundred different combinations.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "It's code--somebody sending code!" exclaimed Jack, and then the next instant, "it's some ship of the navy!
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading The thing fascinated him, and he tried and tested it in a hundred different combinations.
set up or found
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The thing fascinated him, and he tried and tested it in a hundred different combinations.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The thing fascinated him, and he tried and tested it in a hundred different combinations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
ten 10s
From this reading The thing fascinated him, and he tried and tested it in a hundred different combinations.
of great significance or value
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "It's code--somebody sending code!" exclaimed Jack, and then the next instant, "it's some ship of the navy!
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The thing fascinated him, and he tried and tested it in a hundred different combinations.
It's
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From this reading "It's code--somebody sending code!" exclaimed Jack, and then the next instant, "it's some ship of the navy!
a small worthless amount
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
JACK'SnounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK'S BIG SECRET.
and nothing more
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading "It's code--somebody sending code!" exclaimed Jack, and then the next instant, "it's some ship of the navy!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
a brief written record
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
receiversnounUS /rəˈsiːvərz/
plural of “receiver” — set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
sandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading JACK'S BIG SECRET.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading "It's code--somebody sending code!" exclaimed Jack, and then the next instant, "it's some ship of the navy!
transport commercially
From this reading "It's code--somebody sending code!" exclaimed Jack, and then the next instant, "it's some ship of the navy!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "It's code--somebody sending code!" exclaimed Jack, and then the next instant, "it's some ship of the navy!
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The thing fascinated him, and he tried and tested it in a hundred different combinations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "It's code--somebody sending code!" exclaimed Jack, and then the next instant, "it's some ship of the navy!
a special situation
From this reading The thing fascinated him, and he tried and tested it in a hundred different combinations.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The thing fascinated him, and he tried and tested it in a hundred different combinations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
watch-case
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From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Suddenly, just after he had altered two important units of the device, a new note came to his ears through the "watch-case" receivers that were clamped to his head.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The next day Jack found an opportunity to sandwich in some work on his invention between his regular work.
