used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
Addicks
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From this reading So it was Tuesday when Mr. Addicks gave his first lesson.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It had been agreed that should it be raining the event was to be postponed.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was already in front of the house when Perry hurried out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had been agreed that should it be raining the event was to be postponed.
for the reason that
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been agreed that should it be raining the event was to be postponed.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
didn't
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From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It had been agreed that should it be raining the event was to be postponed.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So it was Tuesday when Mr. Addicks gave his first lesson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was already in front of the house when Perry hurried out.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So it was Tuesday when Mr. Addicks gave his first lesson.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was already in front of the house when Perry hurried out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So it was Tuesday when Mr. Addicks gave his first lesson.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was already in front of the house when Perry hurried out.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He was already in front of the house when Perry hurried out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was already in front of the house when Perry hurried out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
a unit of instruction
From this reading So it was Tuesday when Mr. Addicks gave his first lesson.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
a form of address for a man
From this reading So it was Tuesday when Mr. Addicks gave his first lesson.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was already in front of the house when Perry hurried out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was already in front of the house when Perry hurried out.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading It had been agreed that should it be raining the event was to be postponed.
one of four equal parts
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
rainingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
falling in drops or as if falling like rain
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
running-trunks
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From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It had been agreed that should it be raining the event was to be postponed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was Tuesday when Mr. Addicks gave his first lesson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
thread-bare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading So it was Tuesday when Mr. Addicks gave his first lesson.
ulsternounUS /ˈʌlstər/
a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
at the time that
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE NEW COACH That early morning session at the track didn’t come off on Monday because it was raining hard when the alarm clock which Perry had borrowed for the occasion buzzed frantically at a quarter to six.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was enveloped from neck to ankles in a thread-bare brown ulster beneath which he wore an old pair of running-trunks and a faded green shirt.
