adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But dress in the army has undergone a radical change.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "fuss and feathers" are gradually disappearing, and utility is the word.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
aviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
birdmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
CastingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But dress in the army has undergone a radical change.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The "fuss and feathers" are gradually disappearing, and utility is the word.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading But dress in the army has undergone a radical change.
enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading The "fuss and feathers" are gradually disappearing, and utility is the word.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading The "fuss and feathers" are gradually disappearing, and utility is the word.
gogglesnounUS /ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
(plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading The "fuss and feathers" are gradually disappearing, and utility is the word.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But dress in the army has undergone a radical change.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
helmetsnounUS /ˈhelməts/
plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "fuss and feathers" are gradually disappearing, and utility is the word.
jacketsnounUS /ˈdʒækɪts/
plural of “jacket” — a short coat
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
leapedverbUS /lept/
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
lightlyadverbUS /ˈlaɪtli/
without good reason
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
propellersnounUS /prəˈpelərz/
plural of “propeller” — a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading But dress in the army has undergone a radical change.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
SamnounUS /sæm/
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
spick-and-spanadjective
conspicuously new
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
SUSPICIONSnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUSPICIONS Casting aside the straps that bound them to their machines, the army aviators leaped lightly from their seats.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading But dress in the army has undergone a radical change.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading The "fuss and feathers" are gradually disappearing, and utility is the word.
volplane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The big propellers, from which the power had been cut off, as the birdmen started to volplane to the ground, ceased revolving, and the hum and roar of the powerful motors was no more heard.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In their big, leather helmets, and leather jackets, and with their enormous goggles on, the birdmen looked like anything but spick-and-span soldiers of Uncle Sam.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The "fuss and feathers" are gradually disappearing, and utility is the word.
