used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
any thing at all
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes," Paul said, with a seriousness which left no further doubt as to the truth of his statement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Not on the machine?" cried John.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
increase twofold
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Yes," Paul said, with a seriousness which left no further doubt as to the truth of his statement.
apart from; not including
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "Yes," Paul said, with a seriousness which left no further doubt as to the truth of his statement.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Yes," Paul said, with a seriousness which left no further doubt as to the truth of his statement.
LOOPverbUS /luːp/
move in loops
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "Not on the machine?" cried John.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
not any; not one
From this reading "Yes," Paul said, with a seriousness which left no further doubt as to the truth of his statement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not on the machine?" cried John.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Not on the machine?" cried John.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
recurring again and again
From this reading "A snake?" repeated Bob.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," Paul said, with a seriousness which left no further doubt as to the truth of his statement.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading "Yes," Paul said, with a seriousness which left no further doubt as to the truth of his statement.
Sky-Bird
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading "A snake?" repeated Bob.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "Yes," Paul said, with a seriousness which left no further doubt as to the truth of his statement.
carry out
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
throttleverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəl/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
male cat
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Yes," Paul said, with a seriousness which left no further doubt as to the truth of his statement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading THE DOUBLE LOOP For a moment or two John and Bob stared at Paul blankly, unable to comprehend the import of his announcement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Yes," Paul said, with a seriousness which left no further doubt as to the truth of his statement.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes," Paul said, with a seriousness which left no further doubt as to the truth of his statement.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Tom was at the throttle, and while he had heard the startling words, he was too occupied in guiding the Sky-Bird to do anything except take a quick glance backward.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," Paul said, with a seriousness which left no further doubt as to the truth of his statement.
