used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
AEROPLANES
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From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
Andy
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From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
antidotenounUS /ˈæntɪdoʊt/
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
on or to one side
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
BanounUS /ˌbiːˈeɪ/
a soft silvery metallic element of the alkali earth group; found in barite
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
Ba's
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From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
Cajou
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From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
cannibalnounUS /ˈkænəbəl/
a person who eats human flesh
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
ghoulishadjectiveUS /ˈɡuːlɪʃ/
suggesting the horror of death and decay
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
grovelingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɔːvəlɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
I'll
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From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
I've
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From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
Leighton
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From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
a particular point in time
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
obeisancenounUS /oʊˈbeɪsəns/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
replanning
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From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
shavingsnounUS /ˈʃeɪvɪŋz/
plural of “shaving” — the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
do one's shopping
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NEW IDEA IN AEROPLANES As Andy Leighton prepared for bed that night, one idea possessed his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
Timbado
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From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
tropicadjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪk/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
whereon
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From this reading Then he fell asleep to dream of a tropic isle whereon, beneath palms, a band of ghoulish savages, black, and clad in skins and feathers, knelt in groveling obeisance before a chief, their king, the cannibal Cajou.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would in some manner penetrate Ba’s ignorance and learn the story of Timbado Key and its king.
but in spite of that
From this reading His brain was yet full of these things in the morning, but the first smell of the shavings in the shop was an antidote; Ba and Timbado, for the moment, were put aside.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Since I’ve got you started,” said Andy to the captain, after an hour of replanning, “I guess I’ll go over to my own factory.
