used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rain came down steadily with a promise of continuing throughout the night.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Reception must be poor tonight, or the station has changed to another time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Reception must be poor tonight, or the station has changed to another time.
for the reason that
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The rain came down steadily with a promise of continuing throughout the night.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "Reception must be poor tonight, or the station has changed to another time.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "No luck," he commented.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading The rain came down steadily with a promise of continuing throughout the night.
day-oldadjective
not fresh today
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The rain came down steadily with a promise of continuing throughout the night.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Reception must be poor tonight, or the station has changed to another time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "No luck," he commented.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Reception must be poor tonight, or the station has changed to another time.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The rain came down steadily with a promise of continuing throughout the night.
not any; not one
From this reading "No luck," he commented.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rain came down steadily with a promise of continuing throughout the night.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Reception must be poor tonight, or the station has changed to another time.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Reception must be poor tonight, or the station has changed to another time.
in the near future
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The rain came down steadily with a promise of continuing throughout the night.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain came down steadily with a promise of continuing throughout the night.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
ReceptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading "Reception must be poor tonight, or the station has changed to another time.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The rain came down steadily with a promise of continuing throughout the night.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rain came down steadily with a promise of continuing throughout the night.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The rain came down steadily with a promise of continuing throughout the night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Reception must be poor tonight, or the station has changed to another time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading "Reception must be poor tonight, or the station has changed to another time.
hard to endure
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
tunenounUS /tuːn/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Parker read a day-old newspaper by the light in the car, grumbling because the news was so old.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rain came down steadily with a promise of continuing throughout the night.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Presently he switched on the radio, trying without success to tune in the outlaw station which had been heard previously at the same hour.
