used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Before leaving the warehouse Hiram called my attention to a small portable sawmill outfit.
Bascom
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From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
Becker
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From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before leaving the warehouse Hiram called my attention to a small portable sawmill outfit.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
Burrell
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From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Before leaving the warehouse Hiram called my attention to a small portable sawmill outfit.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Captain Marianna helped Hiram, so they soon had the motor on skids, and 'phoned me to come down and try it out.
computingnounUS /kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Captain Marianna helped Hiram, so they soon had the motor on skids, and 'phoned me to come down and try it out.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Captain Marianna helped Hiram, so they soon had the motor on skids, and 'phoned me to come down and try it out.
HIRAM
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From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
horsepowernounUS /ˈhɔːrspaʊər/
a unit of power equal to 746 watts
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
the act of departing
From this reading Before leaving the warehouse Hiram called my attention to a small portable sawmill outfit.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
engage in
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
manufacturernounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/
a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
Marianna
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From this reading Captain Marianna helped Hiram, so they soon had the motor on skids, and 'phoned me to come down and try it out.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Marianna helped Hiram, so they soon had the motor on skids, and 'phoned me to come down and try it out.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Before leaving the warehouse Hiram called my attention to a small portable sawmill outfit.
phonedverbUS /foʊnd/
past form of “phone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading Captain Marianna helped Hiram, so they soon had the motor on skids, and 'phoned me to come down and try it out.
portableadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtəbəl/
easily or conveniently transported
From this reading Before leaving the warehouse Hiram called my attention to a small portable sawmill outfit.
by chance
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
revolutionistnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪst/
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
sawmillnounUS /ˈsɔːmɪl/
a large sawing machine
From this reading Before leaving the warehouse Hiram called my attention to a small portable sawmill outfit.
skidsnounUS /skɪdz/
plural of “skid” — one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
From this reading Captain Marianna helped Hiram, so they soon had the motor on skids, and 'phoned me to come down and try it out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before leaving the warehouse Hiram called my attention to a small portable sawmill outfit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Captain Marianna helped Hiram, so they soon had the motor on skids, and 'phoned me to come down and try it out.
in the near future
From this reading Captain Marianna helped Hiram, so they soon had the motor on skids, and 'phoned me to come down and try it out.
move hurridly
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Captain Marianna helped Hiram, so they soon had the motor on skids, and 'phoned me to come down and try it out.
precisely as stated
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading Before leaving the warehouse Hiram called my attention to a small portable sawmill outfit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they were doing this I went to my office to get a better line on the traffic between that very interesting trio--Becker, Burrell and my clerk, Miss Bascom.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The working test was satisfactory and after computing its horsepower, we decided it would drive the boat, and, possibly, at a fair speed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading HIRAM suggested that he and the captain would get the motor out on the floor and test it in order to make sure that another crooked revolutionist had not met a crooked manufacturer.
