used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, however, it furnished a good topic of conversation for the rest of the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, however, it furnished a good topic of conversation for the rest of the day.
aviator's
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From this reading "I suppose so," said the aviator's son, smilingly.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
chestnutsnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading At any rate, however, it furnished a good topic of conversation for the rest of the day.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
travel across or pass over
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At any rate, however, it furnished a good topic of conversation for the rest of the day.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
Dunstan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
being one more than seven
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At any rate, however, it furnished a good topic of conversation for the rest of the day.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading At any rate, however, it furnished a good topic of conversation for the rest of the day.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At any rate, however, it furnished a good topic of conversation for the rest of the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At any rate, however, it furnished a good topic of conversation for the rest of the day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose so," said the aviator's son, smilingly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
as might be expected
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
established beyond doubt
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, however, it furnished a good topic of conversation for the rest of the day.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At any rate, however, it furnished a good topic of conversation for the rest of the day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose so," said the aviator's son, smilingly.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading "I suppose so," said the aviator's son, smilingly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I suppose so," said the aviator's son, smilingly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
a male human offspring
From this reading "I suppose so," said the aviator's son, smilingly.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
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 THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose so," said the aviator's son, smilingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading At any rate, however, it furnished a good topic of conversation for the rest of the day.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE STORM Naturally the story Don and Dunstan had to relate proved very interesting to the members of the section.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you will pull chestnuts out of the fire you must expect to get burnt," declared Chase on one occasion, as Don and Dunstan were busily at work in the courtyard overhauling and cleaning Number Eight.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But it did not create a sensation; in fact it would have required something very wonderful indeed to create a sensation among those young but seasoned drivers of the Red Cross.
