used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN DISGUISE “Dave, I’m famous!”
accessoriesnounUS /ækˈsesəriz/
plural of “accessory” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The partitioned-off corner held some chairs and a table.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
catalogueverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The partitioned-off corner held some chairs and a table.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The partitioned-off corner held some chairs and a table.
Dave
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From this reading A FRIEND IN DISGUISE “Dave, I’m famous!”
DISGUISEnounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading A FRIEND IN DISGUISE “Dave, I’m famous!”
Dobbs
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From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
excitableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
easily excited
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A FRIEND IN DISGUISE “Dave, I’m famous!”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN DISGUISE “Dave, I’m famous!”
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The partitioned-off corner held some chairs and a table.
Hiram
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From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
I'm
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From this reading A FRIEND IN DISGUISE “Dave, I’m famous!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN DISGUISE “Dave, I’m famous!”
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
and nothing more
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Well, what now, Hiram?” he questioned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
partitioned-off
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From this reading The partitioned-off corner held some chairs and a table.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Well, what now, Hiram?” he questioned.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The partitioned-off corner held some chairs and a table.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The partitioned-off corner held some chairs and a table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, what now, Hiram?” he questioned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, what now, Hiram?” he questioned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hiram Dobbs burst into the little space just beyond the threshold of the hangar, which he had called “the office.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dave was busy glancing over a catalogue of aeroplane accessories, and he looked up with an inquisitive smile at his excitable assistant.
