used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading But Henry could see no way to accomplish that end without alarming the quarry.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Day after day the little patrol discussed the question.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading But Henry could see no way to accomplish that end without alarming the quarry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
boilsnounUS /bɔɪlz/
plural of “boil” — a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading For sooner or later the wireless patrol would have to procure one of these mysterious coins.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Henry could see no way to accomplish that end without alarming the quarry.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Day after day the little patrol discussed the question.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But Henry could see no way to accomplish that end without alarming the quarry.
divisible by two
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For sooner or later the wireless patrol would have to procure one of these mysterious coins.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For sooner or later the wireless patrol would have to procure one of these mysterious coins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
immediately past
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For sooner or later the wireless patrol would have to procure one of these mysterious coins.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Day after day the little patrol discussed the question.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
of an obscure nature
From this reading For sooner or later the wireless patrol would have to procure one of these mysterious coins.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
not any; not one
From this reading But Henry could see no way to accomplish that end without alarming the quarry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For sooner or later the wireless patrol would have to procure one of these mysterious coins.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading For sooner or later the wireless patrol would have to procure one of these mysterious coins.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading For sooner or later the wireless patrol would have to procure one of these mysterious coins.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading But Henry could see no way to accomplish that end without alarming the quarry.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Day after day the little patrol discussed the question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But Henry could see no way to accomplish that end without alarming the quarry.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading For sooner or later the wireless patrol would have to procure one of these mysterious coins.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT IN THE DARK Day followed day but that bird of prey did not appear.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For sooner or later the wireless patrol would have to procure one of these mysterious coins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
hard to endure
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading "A watched pot never boils," said Henry at last, trying to conquer his impatience; and he turned his mind from the task of following the automobile driver to the even more difficult task of securing one of the dollars.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But Henry could see no way to accomplish that end without alarming the quarry.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading For sooner or later the wireless patrol would have to procure one of these mysterious coins.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But Henry could see no way to accomplish that end without alarming the quarry.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For sooner or later the wireless patrol would have to procure one of these mysterious coins.
