used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
ACCUSEDnounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As he wheeled he observed that Dave already had turned to look in that direction, and that his face bore a look of astonishment and surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "Oh, Dave!" he cried anxiously, laying his hand upon his comrade's arm.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Oh, Dave!" he cried anxiously, laying his hand upon his comrade's arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading As he wheeled he observed that Dave already had turned to look in that direction, and that his face bore a look of astonishment and surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Jimmie's own smile died away as the thought of possible injury to the plucky pilot of the craft came to his mind.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
cause to be bored
From this reading As he wheeled he observed that Dave already had turned to look in that direction, and that his face bore a look of astonishment and surprise.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
comrade's
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From this reading "Oh, Dave!" he cried anxiously, laying his hand upon his comrade's arm.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Jimmie's own smile died away as the thought of possible injury to the plucky pilot of the craft came to his mind.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, Dave!" he cried anxiously, laying his hand upon his comrade's arm.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
Dave
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From this reading As he wheeled he observed that Dave already had turned to look in that direction, and that his face bore a look of astonishment and surprise.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Jimmie's own smile died away as the thought of possible injury to the plucky pilot of the craft came to his mind.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As he wheeled he observed that Dave already had turned to look in that direction, and that his face bore a look of astonishment and surprise.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As he wheeled he observed that Dave already had turned to look in that direction, and that his face bore a look of astonishment and surprise.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Oh, Dave!" he cried anxiously, laying his hand upon his comrade's arm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he wheeled he observed that Dave already had turned to look in that direction, and that his face bore a look of astonishment and surprise.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Jimmie's own smile died away as the thought of possible injury to the plucky pilot of the craft came to his mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
Jimmie's
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From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading "Oh, Dave!" he cried anxiously, laying his hand upon his comrade's arm.
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 He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he wheeled he observed that Dave already had turned to look in that direction, and that his face bore a look of astonishment and surprise.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Jimmie's own smile died away as the thought of possible injury to the plucky pilot of the craft came to his mind.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As he wheeled he observed that Dave already had turned to look in that direction, and that his face bore a look of astonishment and surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Dave!" he cried anxiously, laying his hand upon his comrade's arm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jimmie's own smile died away as the thought of possible injury to the plucky pilot of the craft came to his mind.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Jimmie's own smile died away as the thought of possible injury to the plucky pilot of the craft came to his mind.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading Jimmie's own smile died away as the thought of possible injury to the plucky pilot of the craft came to his mind.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Jimmie's own smile died away as the thought of possible injury to the plucky pilot of the craft came to his mind.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading As he wheeled he observed that Dave already had turned to look in that direction, and that his face bore a look of astonishment and surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jimmie's own smile died away as the thought of possible injury to the plucky pilot of the craft came to his mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Oh, Dave!" he cried anxiously, laying his hand upon his comrade's arm.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading As he wheeled he observed that Dave already had turned to look in that direction, and that his face bore a look of astonishment and surprise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He turned to observe the condition in which he would find the machinery, hoping that it had been damaged beyond repair, or at least so badly damaged that its repair would be a matter of considerable time and effort.
wreckingnounUS /ˈrekɪŋ/
the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled
From this reading ACCUSED A smile came to Jimmie's lips as he heard the crashing sound that indicated wrecking of the plane.
