used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
anew
From this reading Under power again, they dipped playfully in tightening circles toward the plot-mottled earth.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their jet streams cut off at very near the same time.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
buck-passers
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From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Under power again, they dipped playfully in tightening circles toward the plot-mottled earth.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Their jet streams cut off at very near the same time.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading Under power again, they dipped playfully in tightening circles toward the plot-mottled earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Under power again, they dipped playfully in tightening circles toward the plot-mottled earth.
a boy or man
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
usually; as a rule
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
humpverbUS /hʌmp/
round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading Their jet streams cut off at very near the same time.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
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 If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
roused to anger
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Their jet streams cut off at very near the same time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Their jet streams cut off at very near the same time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
others
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From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
go across or through
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
playfullyadverbUS /ˈpleɪfəli/
in a playful manner
From this reading Under power again, they dipped playfully in tightening circles toward the plot-mottled earth.
plot-mottled
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From this reading Under power again, they dipped playfully in tightening circles toward the plot-mottled earth.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Under power again, they dipped playfully in tightening circles toward the plot-mottled earth.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
rotorsnounUS /ˈroʊtərz/
plural of “rotor” — the rotating armature of a motor or generator
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Their jet streams cut off at very near the same time.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
move hurridly
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
stallingnounUS /ˈstɔːlɪŋ/
a tactic used to mislead or delay
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Their jet streams cut off at very near the same time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their jet streams cut off at very near the same time.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
there's
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From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
tighteningnounUS /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
the act of making something tighter
From this reading Under power again, they dipped playfully in tightening circles toward the plot-mottled earth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Their jet streams cut off at very near the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Under power again, they dipped playfully in tightening circles toward the plot-mottled earth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
precisely as stated
From this reading Their jet streams cut off at very near the same time.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Generally speaking, human beings are fine buck-passers--but there's one circumstance under which they refuse to pass on responsibility.
wisping
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From this reading Before their speed slowed to stalling, the rotors unfolded from the canopy hump and beat the air viciously, the steam wisping back in brief fingers.
won't
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From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If the other fellow says "Your method won't solve the problem!"--then they get mad!_ The leader climbed sharply in a bank to the left, and the two others followed close behind.
