used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
(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 The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "What's coming off here, anyhow?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "What's the matter, Ned?" gasped Jack with equal astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ned was too busy, however, just at that moment to give a suitable reply to the queries.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Ned was too busy, however, just at that moment to give a suitable reply to the queries.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "What's coming off here, anyhow?"
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "What's the matter, Ned?" gasped Jack with equal astonishment.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "What's the matter, Ned?" gasped Jack with equal astonishment.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Ned was too busy, however, just at that moment to give a suitable reply to the queries.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "What's coming off here, anyhow?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Ned was too busy, however, just at that moment to give a suitable reply to the queries.
ignominiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "What's the matter, Ned?" gasped Jack with equal astonishment.
Jimmie
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From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
and nothing more
From this reading Ned was too busy, however, just at that moment to give a suitable reply to the queries.
conformity or harmony
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter, Ned?" gasped Jack with equal astonishment.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
a particular point in time
From this reading Ned was too busy, however, just at that moment to give a suitable reply to the queries.
Ned
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From this reading "What's the matter, Ned?" gasped Jack with equal astonishment.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "What's coming off here, anyhow?"
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
queriesnounUS /ˈkwɪriz/
plural of “query” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Ned was too busy, however, just at that moment to give a suitable reply to the queries.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Ned was too busy, however, just at that moment to give a suitable reply to the queries.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
skywardadjectiveUS /ˈskaɪwərd/
directed toward heaven or the sky
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Ned was too busy, however, just at that moment to give a suitable reply to the queries.
TEMPTATIONSnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ned was too busy, however, just at that moment to give a suitable reply to the queries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Ned was too busy, however, just at that moment to give a suitable reply to the queries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ned was too busy, however, just at that moment to give a suitable reply to the queries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
What's
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From this reading "What's coming off here, anyhow?"
whiznounUS /wɪz/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading TEMPTATIONS "Gee whiz!" exclaimed Harry excitedly, grasping a portion of the framework of the Eagle to assist in keeping his balance as the great plane shot skyward.
which person or people
From this reading The antics of the Eagle were occupying all his attention, and he made extreme efforts to prevent the craft and its freight from being dashed to an ignominious end in the midst of the camp of Germans who had succeeded in making a prisoner of Jimmie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What's the matter, Ned?" gasped Jack with equal astonishment.
