used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
adheringverbUS /ədˈhɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He takes out a clean handkerchief to dry it and in so doing wipes away the celluloid disc and puts it into his pocket.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
celluloidnounUS /ˈseləlɔɪd/
highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and X-ray film; its use has decreased with the development of nonflammable thermoplastics
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading He takes out a clean handkerchief to dry it and in so doing wipes away the celluloid disc and puts it into his pocket.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
conjurernounUS /ˈkɑːndʒərʌr/
someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The feat consists in looping the loop with the glass, by swinging it right round with the hand, without spilling the water.
DexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
discnounUS /dɪsk/
sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He takes out a clean handkerchief to dry it and in so doing wipes away the celluloid disc and puts it into his pocket.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading He takes out a clean handkerchief to dry it and in so doing wipes away the celluloid disc and puts it into his pocket.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
FeatnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The feat consists in looping the loop with the glass, by swinging it right round with the hand, without spilling the water.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading He takes out a clean handkerchief to dry it and in so doing wipes away the celluloid disc and puts it into his pocket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He takes out a clean handkerchief to dry it and in so doing wipes away the celluloid disc and puts it into his pocket.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He takes out a clean handkerchief to dry it and in so doing wipes away the celluloid disc and puts it into his pocket.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He takes out a clean handkerchief to dry it and in so doing wipes away the celluloid disc and puts it into his pocket.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
loopverbUS /luːp/
move in loops
From this reading The feat consists in looping the loop with the glass, by swinging it right round with the hand, without spilling the water.
loopingnounUS /ˈluːpɪŋ/
(computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained
From this reading The feat consists in looping the loop with the glass, by swinging it right round with the hand, without spilling the water.
a particular point in time
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
as might be expected
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He takes out a clean handkerchief to dry it and in so doing wipes away the celluloid disc and puts it into his pocket.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He takes out a clean handkerchief to dry it and in so doing wipes away the celluloid disc and puts it into his pocket.
poursverbUS /pɔːrz/
third-person singular of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
providesverbUS /prəˈvaɪdz/
third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading He takes out a clean handkerchief to dry it and in so doing wipes away the celluloid disc and puts it into his pocket.
rehearsalsnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
relieve from
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The feat consists in looping the loop with the glass, by swinging it right round with the hand, without spilling the water.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The feat consists in looping the loop with the glass, by swinging it right round with the hand, without spilling the water.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
spillingverbUS /ˈspɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading The feat consists in looping the loop with the glass, by swinging it right round with the hand, without spilling the water.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The feat consists in looping the loop with the glass, by swinging it right round with the hand, without spilling the water.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading He takes out a clean handkerchief to dry it and in so doing wipes away the celluloid disc and puts it into his pocket.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He pours a little of the water out of the glass, which should not be more than about half full, especially during the first rehearsals!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The conjurer will naturally want to get rid of this disc at the earliest opportunity, and so he provides his own opportunity by performing this Feat of Dexterity First of all, the conjurer says that the base of the glass is wet.
wineglassnoun
a glass that has a stem and in which wine is served
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
wipesnounUS /waɪps/
plural of “wipe” — the act of rubbing or wiping
From this reading He takes out a clean handkerchief to dry it and in so doing wipes away the celluloid disc and puts it into his pocket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We now return, for a moment, to our wineglass which was left at the conclusion of the trick, with a celluloid disc adhering to its base.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The feat consists in looping the loop with the glass, by swinging it right round with the hand, without spilling the water.
