used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
(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 In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why?” asked Farnum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However—” “However,” his father interrupted, “that is all that will be necessary.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Only trouble with these,” Jack said, “is that you can receive but can’t transmit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Only trouble with these,” Jack said, “is that you can receive but can’t transmit.
can't
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From this reading “Only trouble with these,” Jack said, “is that you can receive but can’t transmit.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
gotten under control
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
Farnum
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From this reading “Why?” asked Farnum.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading However—” “However,” his father interrupted, “that is all that will be necessary.”
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However—” “However,” his father interrupted, “that is all that will be necessary.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading However—” “However,” his father interrupted, “that is all that will be necessary.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Only trouble with these,” Jack said, “is that you can receive but can’t transmit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
absolutely essential
From this reading However—” “However,” his father interrupted, “that is all that will be necessary.”
not any; not one
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
and nothing more
From this reading “Only trouble with these,” Jack said, “is that you can receive but can’t transmit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “Only trouble with these,” Jack said, “is that you can receive but can’t transmit.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Only trouble with these,” Jack said, “is that you can receive but can’t transmit.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Only trouble with these,” Jack said, “is that you can receive but can’t transmit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Only trouble with these,” Jack said, “is that you can receive but can’t transmit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
a special situation
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
transmitverbUS /trænzˈmɪt/
transfer to another
From this reading “Only trouble with these,” Jack said, “is that you can receive but can’t transmit.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “Only trouble with these,” Jack said, “is that you can receive but can’t transmit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In no time at all, Mr. Hampton and his party were ready to set out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of one thing they were reminded by Jack, the individual radio sets constructed along his own lines, the instrument of which was so small and compact it was contained in the panel of a ring.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why?” asked Farnum.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading However—” “However,” his father interrupted, “that is all that will be necessary.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Only trouble with these,” Jack said, “is that you can receive but can’t transmit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Only trouble with these,” Jack said, “is that you can receive but can’t transmit.
