Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “Go in by all means, Dave.”

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading There had been warm greetings, for Dave felt deeply grateful to the wealthy manufacturer who had so advanced his interests.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

a vehicle that can fly

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

(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 A STARTLING DISCOVERY “Go in by all means, Dave.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

a formal public statement

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading His impetuous assistant was equally responsive.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been warm greetings, for Dave felt deeply grateful to the wealthy manufacturer who had so advanced his interests.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “Go in by all means, Dave.”

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “Go in by all means, Dave.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading There had been warm greetings, for Dave felt deeply grateful to the wealthy manufacturer who had so advanced his interests.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “Go in by all means, Dave.”

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

being one more than seven

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading His impetuous assistant was equally responsive.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading There had been warm greetings, for Dave felt deeply grateful to the wealthy manufacturer who had so advanced his interests.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There had been warm greetings, for Dave felt deeply grateful to the wealthy manufacturer who had so advanced his interests.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “Go in by all means, Dave.”

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading There had been warm greetings, for Dave felt deeply grateful to the wealthy manufacturer who had so advanced his interests.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading There had been warm greetings, for Dave felt deeply grateful to the wealthy manufacturer who had so advanced his interests.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation

From this reading His impetuous assistant was equally responsive.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “Go in by all means, Dave.”

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading There had been warm greetings, for Dave felt deeply grateful to the wealthy manufacturer who had so advanced his interests.

involving and relating to the mutual relations of states especially of the United States

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “Go in by all means, Dave.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

according to the clock

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

give an incentive for action

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

containing or using responses; alternating

From this reading His impetuous assistant was equally responsive.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There had been warm greetings, for Dave felt deeply grateful to the wealthy manufacturer who had so advanced his interests.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY “Go in by all means, Dave.”

coming after or following

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been warm greetings, for Dave felt deeply grateful to the wealthy manufacturer who had so advanced his interests.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading There had been warm greetings, for Dave felt deeply grateful to the wealthy manufacturer who had so advanced his interests.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading There had been warm greetings, for Dave felt deeply grateful to the wealthy manufacturer who had so advanced his interests.

accept gladly

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

which person or people

From this reading It was Mr. Brackett, the aircraft manufacturer, who spoke, and never was a decision more welcome to boyish ears than this announcement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Prompt with his engagement, as was his business rule, the President of the Interstate Aero Company had arrived at the Midlothian grounds at eight o’clock in the morning, of the day succeeding Hiram’s adventure with the _Scout_.