used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He glanced inquiringly about, searching for the owner of the voice.
anew
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captured and Under Fire.
from appearances alone
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
a youthful male person
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
CapturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Captured and Under Fire.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
wanted intensely
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
droningnounUS /ˈdroʊnɪŋ/
an unchanging intonation
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
one or the other of two
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
divisible by two
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Captured and Under Fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He glanced inquiringly about, searching for the owner of the voice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced inquiringly about, searching for the owner of the voice.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He glanced inquiringly about, searching for the owner of the voice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading He glanced inquiringly about, searching for the owner of the voice.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
engage in
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
monoplane's
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From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
Ned
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From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
not any; not one
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He glanced inquiringly about, searching for the owner of the voice.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
participate in games or sport
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
move upward
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading He glanced inquiringly about, searching for the owner of the voice.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Captured and Under Fire.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
ventriloquistnoun
a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
precisely as stated
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Already the droning of the monoplane's motors told him that there was need of haste if he would make the return trip to the Grey Eagle and hope to even overtake his rival before reaching the aviation camp.
in or at the place that
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
which person or people
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Startled by the unusual circumstance of a human voice coming, apparently, from the very earth at his feet, the boy paused in wonderment.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No one appeared, and thinking it either a trick of his imagination or the work of some ventriloquist who desired to play a joke upon him, Ned again started up the slight rise, intending to hasten toward the group of officers, where he would get the receipt for his message.
