adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Of course each one of them had been in an aeroplane before.
aeroplanes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
amateursnounUS /ˈæmətɜːrz/
plural of “amateur” — someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course each one of them had been in an aeroplane before.
analyzeverbUS /ˈænəlaɪz/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course each one of them had been in an aeroplane before.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of course each one of them had been in an aeroplane before.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course each one of them had been in an aeroplane before.
DANGERnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
DexteradjectiveUS /ˈdekstər/
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Of course each one of them had been in an aeroplane before.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course each one of them had been in an aeroplane before.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
Larry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading There was, for the first few moments, however such a thrill that scarcely any one of them could correctly analyze his feelings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Larry Dexter was perhaps less familiar with aeroplanes than any of them, but he seemed to take it as a matter of course.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
Vardon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Mr. Vardon and his helper had made many flights, not all of them successful, and Dick and his fellow cadets had gone up quite often, though they were, as yet, only amateurs.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading IN DANGER That Dick was proud and happy, and that Mr. Vardon and the chums of the young millionaire were pleased with the success of the airship, scarcely need be said.
