used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading His quick mind was thinking very actively, though.
airmannounUS /ˈermən/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
gotten under control
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN TRAINING Dave did not speak nor linger.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IN TRAINING Dave did not speak nor linger.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading He fancied he understood what the wrecking of the Marvin monoplane meant now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fancied he understood what the wrecking of the Marvin monoplane meant now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His quick mind was thinking very actively, though.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN TRAINING Dave did not speak nor linger.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading IN TRAINING Dave did not speak nor linger.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
Marvin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He fancied he understood what the wrecking of the Marvin monoplane meant now.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He fancied he understood what the wrecking of the Marvin monoplane meant now.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His quick mind was thinking very actively, though.
monoplanenounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪn/
an airplane with a single wing
From this reading He fancied he understood what the wrecking of the Marvin monoplane meant now.
in motion
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading IN TRAINING Dave did not speak nor linger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN TRAINING Dave did not speak nor linger.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He fancied he understood what the wrecking of the Marvin monoplane meant now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He fancied he understood what the wrecking of the Marvin monoplane meant now.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His quick mind was thinking very actively, though.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
get rid of
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
express in speech
From this reading IN TRAINING Dave did not speak nor linger.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He fancied he understood what the wrecking of the Marvin monoplane meant now.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they passed the open doorway of the shed Dave could see a crowd inside inspecting the monoplane it contained.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading His quick mind was thinking very actively, though.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His quick mind was thinking very actively, though.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
TRAININGnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading IN TRAINING Dave did not speak nor linger.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He fancied he understood what the wrecking of the Marvin monoplane meant now.
precisely as stated
From this reading His quick mind was thinking very actively, though.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His quick mind was thinking very actively, though.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading A man he recognized as Mr. Marvin, the wealthy amateur airman, was moving about restlessly and talking in an exciting tone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He fancied he understood what the wrecking of the Marvin monoplane meant now.
wreckingnounUS /ˈrekɪŋ/
the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled
From this reading He fancied he understood what the wrecking of the Marvin monoplane meant now.
