used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
(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 THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
announcernounUS /əˈnaʊnsər/
someone who proclaims a message publicly
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The set had suddenly “gone dead,” and, try as he might, the doctor could not coax a sound from it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
BULLIESnounUS /ˈbʊliz/
plural of “bully” — a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were disappointed.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
coaxverbUS /koʊks/
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading The set had suddenly “gone dead,” and, try as he might, the doctor could not coax a sound from it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The set had suddenly “gone dead,” and, try as he might, the doctor could not coax a sound from it.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading But they were disappointed.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The set had suddenly “gone dead,” and, try as he might, the doctor could not coax a sound from it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The set had suddenly “gone dead,” and, try as he might, the doctor could not coax a sound from it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The set had suddenly “gone dead,” and, try as he might, the doctor could not coax a sound from it.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The set had suddenly “gone dead,” and, try as he might, the doctor could not coax a sound from it.
knobsnounUS /nɑːbz/
plural of “knob” — a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
manipulatedverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The set had suddenly “gone dead,” and, try as he might, the doctor could not coax a sound from it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The set had suddenly “gone dead,” and, try as he might, the doctor could not coax a sound from it.
a brief written record
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
RadionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The set had suddenly “gone dead,” and, try as he might, the doctor could not coax a sound from it.
sibilantnoun
a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
sonorousadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːnərəs/
full and loud and deep
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
THRASHINGnounUS /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
a sound defeat
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Before a single note could come floating in through the horn, the slight sibilant sound of the apparatus ceased abruptly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading The set had suddenly “gone dead,” and, try as he might, the doctor could not coax a sound from it.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
WEAF
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THRASHING THE BULLIES Doctor Dale manipulated the knobs for a few seconds, and suddenly they all heard the announcer from WEAF speaking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were disappointed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “The next number on our program will be a violin solo,” announced the sonorous voice, and the Radio Boys leaned back, prepared to hear something good.
