used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it works."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
colleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
dialsnounUS /ˈdaɪəlz/
plural of “dial” — the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading The small-scale model looked like a small scale--a postage scale--except for two dials in the part under the platform.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
apart from; not including
From this reading The small-scale model looked like a small scale--a postage scale--except for two dials in the part under the platform.
experimentaladjectiveUS /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/
relating to or based on experiment
From this reading "True, it is a small-scale experimental model.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
hypodermicnounUS /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/
a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The small-scale model looked like a small scale--a postage scale--except for two dials in the part under the platform.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "True, it is a small-scale experimental model.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The small-scale model looked like a small scale--a postage scale--except for two dials in the part under the platform.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading "True, it is a small-scale experimental model.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
and nothing more
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
ouncesnounUS /ˈaʊnsəz/
plural of “ounce” — a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The small-scale model looked like a small scale--a postage scale--except for two dials in the part under the platform.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The small-scale model looked like a small scale--a postage scale--except for two dials in the part under the platform.
postagenounUS /ˈpoʊstədʒ/
the charge for mailing something
From this reading The small-scale model looked like a small scale--a postage scale--except for two dials in the part under the platform.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading The small-scale model looked like a small scale--a postage scale--except for two dials in the part under the platform.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small-scale model looked like a small scale--a postage scale--except for two dials in the part under the platform.
small-scaleadjective
created or drawn on a small scale
From this reading "True, it is a small-scale experimental model.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "True, it is a small-scale experimental model.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The small-scale model looked like a small scale--a postage scale--except for two dials in the part under the platform.
VignettenounUS /vɪˈnjet/
a brief literary description
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
vignettesnounUS /vɪˈnjets/
plural of “vignette” — a brief literary description
From this reading _Here is a brace of vignettes by the Old Vignette Master ... short and sharp ... like a hypodermic!_ "The first time machine, gentlemen," Professor Johnson proudly informed his two colleagues.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will operate only on objects weighing less than three pounds, five ounces and for distances into the past and future of twelve minutes or less.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading But it works."
