used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Dash for Freedom They stood before the big machine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You must do exactly as I tell you," the Lassan informed him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A Dash for Freedom They stood before the big machine.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A Dash for Freedom They stood before the big machine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
DashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A Dash for Freedom They stood before the big machine.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading "The machinery of this instrument is very delicate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You must do exactly as I tell you," the Lassan informed him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
to come or go into
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "You must do exactly as I tell you," the Lassan informed him.
finnounUS /fɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Dash for Freedom They stood before the big machine.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading A Dash for Freedom They stood before the big machine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You must do exactly as I tell you," the Lassan informed him.
an opening into or through something
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You must do exactly as I tell you," the Lassan informed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
having much knowledge or education
From this reading "You must do exactly as I tell you," the Lassan informed him.
insertverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrt/
put or introduce into something
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading "The machinery of this instrument is very delicate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The machinery of this instrument is very delicate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
Lassan
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From this reading "You must do exactly as I tell you," the Lassan informed him.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A Dash for Freedom They stood before the big machine.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading "The machinery of this instrument is very delicate.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
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 As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must do exactly as I tell you," the Lassan informed him.
not any; not one
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The machinery of this instrument is very delicate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
cut with a saw
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
seamnounUS /siːm/
joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A Dash for Freedom They stood before the big machine.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
express in words
From this reading "You must do exactly as I tell you," the Lassan informed him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Dash for Freedom They stood before the big machine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Dash for Freedom They stood before the big machine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The machinery of this instrument is very delicate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
precisely as stated
From this reading "The machinery of this instrument is very delicate.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
at the time that
From this reading As he did so Sherman saw a door, so closely fitted that when it closed there was no visible seam in the metal, swing back.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must do exactly as I tell you," the Lassan informed him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading First, to enter, you must reach up there, by that fin, and insert one of your fingers in the hole you will find."
