Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

at or in the front

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

(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 Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading You're just as much on edge as I am, now that we're really going to fly this old bird!"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

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

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

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

From this reading You're just as much on edge as I am, now that we're really going to fly this old bird!"

past form of “blurt” — utter impulsively

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

eat an early morning meal

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

power to direct or determine

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading You're just as much on edge as I am, now that we're really going to fly this old bird!"

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

plural of “fairground” — an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading You're just as much on edge as I am, now that we're really going to fly this old bird!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

the act of departing

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

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

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

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

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading You're just as much on edge as I am, now that we're really going to fly this old bird!"

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

impossible to repress or control

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

and nothing more

From this reading You're just as much on edge as I am, now that we're really going to fly this old bird!"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

the sound of laughing

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

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

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

engage in

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

the force of workers available

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading You're just as much on edge as I am, now that we're really going to fly this old bird!"

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From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading You're just as much on edge as I am, now that we're really going to fly this old bird!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading You're just as much on edge as I am, now that we're really going to fly this old bird!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading You're just as much on edge as I am, now that we're really going to fly this old bird!"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

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

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

above and across; more than

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading You're just as much on edge as I am, now that we're really going to fly this old bird!"

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

planned or scheduled for some certain time or times

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

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

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

in an artful manner

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

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

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

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

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

male cat

From this reading THE TEST FLIGHT John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of the scheduled start that Saturday morning.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading In fact, Mrs. Ross had given them an earlier breakfast than usual, so that they could give the Sky-Bird II a general going over before it came time for her to make her initial flight.

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

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

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

From this reading You're just as much on edge as I am, now that we're really going to fly this old bird!"

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

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.

at the time that

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In this effort at reserve, the irrepressible Tom was the least successful of the trio, as might be expected, and when he caught John and Paul slyly winking at each other and glancing in his direction as he nervously tried the same control for the third time, he blurted out: "Oh, you fellows needn't laugh at me!

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

From this reading You're just as much on edge as I am, now that we're really going to fly this old bird!"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Of course all three young men were a good deal excited, although they were careful not to let each other know it, for fear of being the target for a little fun from the others.