used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The motor had not been damaged, as he ascertained by a test.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The motor had not been damaged, as he ascertained by a test.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The motor had not been damaged, as he ascertained by a test.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The motor had not been damaged, as he ascertained by a test.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading The motor had not been damaged, as he ascertained by a test.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
set up or found
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
mechanicnounUS /məˈkænɪk/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The motor had not been damaged, as he ascertained by a test.
motor-cycle
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From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The motor had not been damaged, as he ascertained by a test.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
for a short time
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
a male human offspring
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
move hurridly
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
moving very fast
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
carry out
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The motor had not been damaged, as he ascertained by a test.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
male cat
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
ugly-looking
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From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Tom rode into town on his bicycle, and as he hurried along he noticed in the west a bank of ugly-looking clouds that indicated a shower.
wettingnounUS /ˈwetɪŋ/
the act of making something wet
From this reading "I'm in for a wetting before I get back," he mused, and he increased his speed, reaching the telegraph office shortly before seven o'clock.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Tom found that a few repairs would suffice to put it in good shape, though an entire new front wheel would be needed.
the act of creating written works
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AN INTERVIEW IN THE DARK While Mr. Swift was writing the message he wished his son to take to the village, the young mechanic inspected the motor-cycle he had purchased.
