used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERY The boys agreed to Ike’s request with delight.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading A MYSTERY The boys agreed to Ike’s request with delight.
(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 They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Where do you expect to go this summer, and how soon are you going to start?”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A MYSTERY The boys agreed to Ike’s request with delight.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
contrivancesnounUS /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/
plural of “contrivance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
daisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A MYSTERY The boys agreed to Ike’s request with delight.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Where do you expect to go this summer, and how soon are you going to start?”
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “Where do you expect to go this summer, and how soon are you going to start?”
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Where do you expect to go this summer, and how soon are you going to start?”
the act of departing
From this reading “Where do you expect to go this summer, and how soon are you going to start?”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
how
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From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
Ike'snounUS /aɪks/
possessive form of “ike” — United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading A MYSTERY The boys agreed to Ike’s request with delight.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
lockersnounUS /ˈlɑːkərz/
plural of “locker” — a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A MYSTERY The boys agreed to Ike’s request with delight.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
express the need or desire for
From this reading A MYSTERY The boys agreed to Ike’s request with delight.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
in the near future
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Where do you expect to go this summer, and how soon are you going to start?”
storagenounUS /ˈstɔːrədʒ/
the act of storing something
From this reading They led him all around showing the clever contrivances of lockers, the folding bunks, the cozy kitchen, and how every inch of available space had been arranged for the handy storage of some article.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “Where do you expect to go this summer, and how soon are you going to start?”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERY The boys agreed to Ike’s request with delight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Where do you expect to go this summer, and how soon are you going to start?”
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MYSTERY The boys agreed to Ike’s request with delight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were proud of the neat little Rambler that had carried them safely and surely over so many thousands of miles of water.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where do you expect to go this summer, and how soon are you going to start?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading A MYSTERY The boys agreed to Ike’s request with delight.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where do you expect to go this summer, and how soon are you going to start?”
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From this reading “You’ve got a daisy little craft, and have got her fixed up dandy,” Ike enthusiastically declared, as soon as they were seated.
