used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
anew
From this reading Again he smiled, and then he laughed, as though he had just told Dick a very funny story.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, he is a beautiful airship!--so strong, so graceful, und he sails along so just like a bird!"
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading "You vill like der airship, yes?" went on the smiling, little, old man.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Ah, he is a beautiful airship!--so strong, so graceful, und he sails along so just like a bird!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again he smiled, and then he laughed, as though he had just told Dick a very funny story.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Ah, he is a beautiful airship!--so strong, so graceful, und he sails along so just like a bird!"
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading "Ah, he is a beautiful airship!--so strong, so graceful, und he sails along so just like a bird!"
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
not accessible to view
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
der
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From this reading "You vill like der airship, yes?" went on the smiling, little, old man.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
Doodlebrod
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From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
moving swiftly
From this reading THE FLYING MACHINE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Again he smiled, and then he laughed, as though he had just told Dick a very funny story.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading "Ah, he is a beautiful airship!--so strong, so graceful, und he sails along so just like a bird!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah, he is a beautiful airship!--so strong, so graceful, und he sails along so just like a bird!"
and nothing more
From this reading "Ah, he is a beautiful airship!--so strong, so graceful, und he sails along so just like a bird!"
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Again he smiled, and then he laughed, as though he had just told Dick a very funny story.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You vill like der airship, yes?" went on the smiling, little, old man.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You vill like der airship, yes?" went on the smiling, little, old man.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading THE FLYING MACHINE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
millionaire'snounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
possessive form of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You vill like der airship, yes?" went on the smiling, little, old man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You vill like der airship, yes?" went on the smiling, little, old man.
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading "Ah, he is a beautiful airship!--so strong, so graceful, und he sails along so just like a bird!"
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Again he smiled, and then he laughed, as though he had just told Dick a very funny story.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "You vill like der airship, yes?" went on the smiling, little, old man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Ah, he is a beautiful airship!--so strong, so graceful, und he sails along so just like a bird!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
a male human offspring
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Again he smiled, and then he laughed, as though he had just told Dick a very funny story.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Ah, he is a beautiful airship!--so strong, so graceful, und he sails along so just like a bird!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLYING MACHINE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Again he smiled, and then he laughed, as though he had just told Dick a very funny story.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Again he smiled, and then he laughed, as though he had just told Dick a very funny story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Again he smiled, and then he laughed, as though he had just told Dick a very funny story.
und
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From this reading "Ah, he is a beautiful airship!--so strong, so graceful, und he sails along so just like a bird!"
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
precisely as stated
From this reading Again he smiled, and then he laughed, as though he had just told Dick a very funny story.
vill
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From this reading "You vill like der airship, yes?" went on the smiling, little, old man.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You vill like der airship, yes?" went on the smiling, little, old man.
which person or people
From this reading Dick looked closely at Herr Doodlebrod, as if to see if the German had a bomb concealed about him, for the millionaire's son believed the man was another of the unfortunate persons who had some impossible scheme he wanted aid in perfecting.
an affirmative
From this reading "You vill like der airship, yes?" went on the smiling, little, old man.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You vill like der airship, yes?" went on the smiling, little, old man.
