the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Then it shines through the canvas and we read it!
don't
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From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
flashlightnounUS /ˈflæʃlaɪt/
a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great idea!"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
how
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From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Great idea!"
interrogationnounUS /ɪnˌter.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The formal questioning of a suspect by police detectives or magistrates.
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then it shines through the canvas and we read it!
a small worthless amount
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Then it shines through the canvas and we read it!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See?
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading Then it shines through the canvas and we read it!
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it shines through the canvas and we read it!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then it shines through the canvas and we read it!
tipsnounUS /tɪps/
plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
the topmost one of two
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Then it shines through the canvas and we read it!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't understand what question he is asking," Jack said, "but I know how he makes the signal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He has an electric flashlight, and he tips the plane--the upper plane--forward, like he was plunging to the earth, and writes the interrogation mark on the under side with the flame of the flashlight.
