used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
amateursnounUS /ˈæmətɜːrz/
plural of “amateur” — someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Cub kept up his efforts for an hour, with virtually no success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
a state at a particular time
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
CubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Cub kept up his efforts for an hour, with virtually no success.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Cub kept up his efforts for an hour, with virtually no success.
ethernounUS /ˈiːθər/
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
GeographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading Mathematics or Geography?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cub kept up his efforts for an hour, with virtually no success.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Cub kept up his efforts for an hour, with virtually no success.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Cub kept up his efforts for an hour, with virtually no success.
MathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading Mathematics or Geography?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
not any; not one
From this reading Cub kept up his efforts for an hour, with virtually no success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mathematics or Geography?
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Cub kept up his efforts for an hour, with virtually no success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But the morning proved to be a poor time for communication by radio for two reasons.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cub kept up his efforts for an hour, with virtually no success.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading Cub kept up his efforts for an hour, with virtually no success.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading First, the atmosphere was warm, a poor condition for the transmission of ether waves, and after all, night time is the ideal season for such doings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Second, comparatively few amateurs were sitting in at this time of the day, although vacation had arrived and closed the schoolhouse doors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cub kept up his efforts for an hour, with virtually no success.
