adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
accountingnounUS /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/
a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they drew near, they saw that one of the balloons was just being inflated, and they quickened their steps.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
balloonsnounUS /bəˈluːnz/
plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As they drew near, they saw that one of the balloons was just being inflated, and they quickened their steps.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading The observer who was to go up in it was standing near, and seeing the interest the boys took in the process, he bestowed a friendly grin on them.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The observer who was to go up in it was standing near, and seeing the interest the boys took in the process, he bestowed a friendly grin on them.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As they drew near, they saw that one of the balloons was just being inflated, and they quickened their steps.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The observer who was to go up in it was standing near, and seeing the interest the boys took in the process, he bestowed a friendly grin on them.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The observer who was to go up in it was standing near, and seeing the interest the boys took in the process, he bestowed a friendly grin on them.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The observer who was to go up in it was standing near, and seeing the interest the boys took in the process, he bestowed a friendly grin on them.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The observer who was to go up in it was standing near, and seeing the interest the boys took in the process, he bestowed a friendly grin on them.
hissedverbUS /hɪst/
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
inflatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪd/
enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
From this reading As they drew near, they saw that one of the balloons was just being inflated, and they quickened their steps.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading As they drew near, they saw that one of the balloons was just being inflated, and they quickened their steps.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
MOORINGSnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As they drew near, they saw that one of the balloons was just being inflated, and they quickened their steps.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading The observer who was to go up in it was standing near, and seeing the interest the boys took in the process, he bestowed a friendly grin on them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The observer who was to go up in it was standing near, and seeing the interest the boys took in the process, he bestowed a friendly grin on them.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As they drew near, they saw that one of the balloons was just being inflated, and they quickened their steps.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The observer who was to go up in it was standing near, and seeing the interest the boys took in the process, he bestowed a friendly grin on them.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading As they drew near, they saw that one of the balloons was just being inflated, and they quickened their steps.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
sausagenounUS /ˈsɔːsədʒ/
highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading As they drew near, they saw that one of the balloons was just being inflated, and they quickened their steps.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The observer who was to go up in it was standing near, and seeing the interest the boys took in the process, he bestowed a friendly grin on them.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading The observer who was to go up in it was standing near, and seeing the interest the boys took in the process, he bestowed a friendly grin on them.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As they drew near, they saw that one of the balloons was just being inflated, and they quickened their steps.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As they drew near, they saw that one of the balloons was just being inflated, and they quickened their steps.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The observer who was to go up in it was standing near, and seeing the interest the boys took in the process, he bestowed a friendly grin on them.
TORNadjectiveUS /tɔːrn/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
tuggingverbUS /ˈtʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
Waldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TORN FROM MOORINGS "No accounting for tastes," grinned Billy Waldon, "but as for me I'd rather have a sausage in me than to be in a sausage."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little more was said about going up in the observation balloons at that time, but the same evening after colors, as the four friends all happened to be off duty at the same time, they decided to stroll over to the aviation field, as that seemed to offer more things of interest than any other place.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few hundred paces brought them alongside the partly inflated balloon, which already was tugging strongly at its moorings as the buoyant gas hissed into it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The observer who was to go up in it was standing near, and seeing the interest the boys took in the process, he bestowed a friendly grin on them.
