Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading By noon the projected aeroplane was under way.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

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From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

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From this reading From Andy’s handbook, dimensions were readily secured, and that evening a working sketch of the car was made.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group; found in barite

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading The following morning, Andy began a search for batteries.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The following morning, Andy began a search for batteries.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

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From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By noon the projected aeroplane was under way.

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From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading From Andy’s handbook, dimensions were readily secured, and that evening a working sketch of the car was made.

plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

a small house with a single story

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading From Andy’s handbook, dimensions were readily secured, and that evening a working sketch of the car was made.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading From Andy’s handbook, dimensions were readily secured, and that evening a working sketch of the car was made.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

moving swiftly

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following morning, Andy began a search for batteries.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The following morning, Andy began a search for batteries.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From Andy’s handbook, dimensions were readily secured, and that evening a working sketch of the car was made.

any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location

From this reading From Andy’s handbook, dimensions were readily secured, and that evening a working sketch of the car was made.

third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

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From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading From Andy’s handbook, dimensions were readily secured, and that evening a working sketch of the car was made.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

the middle of the day

From this reading By noon the projected aeroplane was under way.

according to the clock

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading By noon the projected aeroplane was under way.

without much difficulty

From this reading From Andy’s handbook, dimensions were readily secured, and that evening a working sketch of the car was made.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

-ing form of “rough” — prepare in preliminary or sketchy form

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The following morning, Andy began a search for batteries.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading From Andy’s handbook, dimensions were readily secured, and that evening a working sketch of the car was made.

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading From Andy’s handbook, dimensions were readily secured, and that evening a working sketch of the car was made.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From Andy’s handbook, dimensions were readily secured, and that evening a working sketch of the car was made.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading By noon the projected aeroplane was under way.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By noon the projected aeroplane was under way.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading From Andy’s handbook, dimensions were readily secured, and that evening a working sketch of the car was made.

during the time that

From this reading While daylight lasted, Captain Anderson and his assistant applied themselves to selecting timber, roughing out the frame of the flying machine, with frequent conferences.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ANDY FIRST HEARS OF KING CAJOU Before ten o’clock the next morning, Andy, with the savage-looking Ba rowing the little _Red Bird_, had been to the Leighton cottage on Goat Creek, and was back with the model of the bird-tail guide and a box of special metal-working tools.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading From Andy’s handbook, dimensions were readily secured, and that evening a working sketch of the car was made.