used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
ailmentnounUS /ˈeɪlmənt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
(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 "Gosh, was it to assort engine-hash that I went through all I've stood lately?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And I've got to get 'em together," he moaned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
assortverbUS /əˈsɔːrt/
keep company with; hang out with
From this reading "Gosh, was it to assort engine-hash that I went through all I've stood lately?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hal Dane had been on a strain, of a sort.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
dissectedadjectiveUS /daɪˈsektəd/
having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "And I've got to get 'em together," he moaned.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
engine-hash
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From this reading "Gosh, was it to assort engine-hash that I went through all I've stood lately?"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
far-stretching
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From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "And I've got to get 'em together," he moaned.
Gosh
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From this reading "Gosh, was it to assort engine-hash that I went through all I've stood lately?"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "And I've got to get 'em together," he moaned.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hal Dane had been on a strain, of a sort.
Hal
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From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
hangarsnounUS /ˈhæŋərz/
plural of “hangar” — a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And I've got to get 'em together," he moaned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Gosh, was it to assort engine-hash that I went through all I've stood lately?"
I've
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From this reading "And I've got to get 'em together," he moaned.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Gosh, was it to assort engine-hash that I went through all I've stood lately?"
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
in the recent past
From this reading "Gosh, was it to assort engine-hash that I went through all I've stood lately?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "And I've got to get 'em together," he moaned.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hal Dane had been on a strain, of a sort.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
the local environment
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
Rand-Elwin
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From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Hal Dane had been on a strain, of a sort.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Gosh, was it to assort engine-hash that I went through all I've stood lately?"
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Hal Dane had been on a strain, of a sort.
test-inspection
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From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Gosh, was it to assort engine-hash that I went through all I've stood lately?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Gosh, was it to assort engine-hash that I went through all I've stood lately?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And I've got to get 'em together," he moaned.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "And I've got to get 'em together," he moaned.
not known
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Gosh, was it to assort engine-hash that I went through all I've stood lately?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Gosh, was it to assort engine-hash that I went through all I've stood lately?"
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading GROUND WORK Before Hal Dane lay the great unknown--the three thousand parts of a dissected D. C. engine.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As soon as he landed at the far-stretching, smooth acres of the Rand-Elwin Field, bounded by hangars, barracks, instruction halls, he had passed the inspection of Mr. Rand at the office, inspection of short, dark, imperturbable Major Weston, primary instructor, passed test-inspection for every ailment in the world--or so it had seemed.
