used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAMILIAR FACE Our friends exchanged glances.
airdromenoun
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We thank you for your attention to our machine, and wish you to take the best care of it while it is here.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "So do we," responded Mr. Giddings, "but if there is, it is nothing concerning you, sir, at least.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading We thank you for your attention to our machine, and wish you to take the best care of it while it is here.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading We thank you for your attention to our machine, and wish you to take the best care of it while it is here.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "So do we," responded Mr. Giddings, "but if there is, it is nothing concerning you, sir, at least.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading We thank you for your attention to our machine, and wish you to take the best care of it while it is here.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading "So do we," responded Mr. Giddings, "but if there is, it is nothing concerning you, sir, at least.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "So do we," responded Mr. Giddings, "but if there is, it is nothing concerning you, sir, at least.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading A FAMILIAR FACE Our friends exchanged glances.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A FAMILIAR FACE Our friends exchanged glances.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading A FAMILIAR FACE Our friends exchanged glances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We thank you for your attention to our machine, and wish you to take the best care of it while it is here.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FAMILIAR FACE Our friends exchanged glances.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "I hope nothing is wrong, gentlemen," he ventured half-interrogatively.
Giddings
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From this reading "So do we," responded Mr. Giddings, "but if there is, it is nothing concerning you, sir, at least.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading A FAMILIAR FACE Our friends exchanged glances.
half-interrogatively
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From this reading "I hope nothing is wrong, gentlemen," he ventured half-interrogatively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I hope nothing is wrong, gentlemen," he ventured half-interrogatively.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We thank you for your attention to our machine, and wish you to take the best care of it while it is here.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope nothing is wrong, gentlemen," he ventured half-interrogatively.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope nothing is wrong, gentlemen," he ventured half-interrogatively.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "So do we," responded Mr. Giddings, "but if there is, it is nothing concerning you, sir, at least.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I hope nothing is wrong, gentlemen," he ventured half-interrogatively.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
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 "So do we," responded Mr. Giddings, "but if there is, it is nothing concerning you, sir, at least.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading We thank you for your attention to our machine, and wish you to take the best care of it while it is here.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I hope nothing is wrong, gentlemen," he ventured half-interrogatively.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A FAMILIAR FACE Our friends exchanged glances.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "So do we," responded Mr. Giddings, "but if there is, it is nothing concerning you, sir, at least.
term of address for a man
From this reading "So do we," responded Mr. Giddings, "but if there is, it is nothing concerning you, sir, at least.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
carry out
From this reading We thank you for your attention to our machine, and wish you to take the best care of it while it is here.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading We thank you for your attention to our machine, and wish you to take the best care of it while it is here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The brow of every one of them contracted into so plain a frown that Mr. Masters, the superintendent of the airdrome, could not help noticing it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "So do we," responded Mr. Giddings, "but if there is, it is nothing concerning you, sir, at least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We thank you for your attention to our machine, and wish you to take the best care of it while it is here.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading "I hope nothing is wrong, gentlemen," he ventured half-interrogatively.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "So do we," responded Mr. Giddings, "but if there is, it is nothing concerning you, sir, at least.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We thank you for your attention to our machine, and wish you to take the best care of it while it is here.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading We thank you for your attention to our machine, and wish you to take the best care of it while it is here.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "I hope nothing is wrong, gentlemen," he ventured half-interrogatively.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So do we," responded Mr. Giddings, "but if there is, it is nothing concerning you, sir, at least.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We thank you for your attention to our machine, and wish you to take the best care of it while it is here.
