used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bill spent a great deal of time with Frank, watching the manoeuvers on the Field.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading Frank kept up the study of aviation with surprising earnestness.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill spent a great deal of time with Frank, watching the manoeuvers on the Field.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Bill spent a great deal of time with Frank, watching the manoeuvers on the Field.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Frank kept up the study of aviation with surprising earnestness.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Bill spent a great deal of time with Frank, watching the manoeuvers on the Field.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had a special gift for it and was really a source of great pride to his instructors.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Bill spent a great deal of time with Frank, watching the manoeuvers on the Field.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading He had a special gift for it and was really a source of great pride to his instructors.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Bill spent a great deal of time with Frank, watching the manoeuvers on the Field.
groovenounUS /ɡruːv/
a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record)
From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a special gift for it and was really a source of great pride to his instructors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a special gift for it and was really a source of great pride to his instructors.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a special gift for it and was really a source of great pride to his instructors.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading He had a special gift for it and was really a source of great pride to his instructors.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had a special gift for it and was really a source of great pride to his instructors.
Jardin
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From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Frank kept up the study of aviation with surprising earnestness.
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 Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
engage in
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
manoeuvers
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From this reading Bill spent a great deal of time with Frank, watching the manoeuvers on the Field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bill spent a great deal of time with Frank, watching the manoeuvers on the Field.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bill spent a great deal of time with Frank, watching the manoeuvers on the Field.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He had a special gift for it and was really a source of great pride to his instructors.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He had a special gift for it and was really a source of great pride to his instructors.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
simpleradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpələr/
comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
in the near future
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He had a special gift for it and was really a source of great pride to his instructors.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He had a special gift for it and was really a source of great pride to his instructors.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Bill spent a great deal of time with Frank, watching the manoeuvers on the Field.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Frank kept up the study of aviation with surprising earnestness.
stuntsnounUS /stʌnts/
plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Frank kept up the study of aviation with surprising earnestness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bill spent a great deal of time with Frank, watching the manoeuvers on the Field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Frank kept up the study of aviation with surprising earnestness.
precisely as stated
From this reading Of course his father forbade long or very high flights, but Frank soon was able to execute any of the simpler stunts that make the air so thrilling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had a special gift for it and was really a source of great pride to his instructors.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Bill spent a great deal of time with Frank, watching the manoeuvers on the Field.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Jardin left the following week and the two boys tried to settle down into the old groove.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bill spent a great deal of time with Frank, watching the manoeuvers on the Field.
