used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
airplanesnounUS /ˈerpleɪnz/
plural of “airplane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading From the pilot’s seat she had an unobstructed view of the field and the two other airplanes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the pilot’s seat she had an unobstructed view of the field and the two other airplanes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TUNNEL Dorothy walked slowly back to Will-o’-the-Wisp and climbed into the cockpit.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Overhead, fluffy wind clouds began to appear from out of the northwest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She glanced at her watch.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE TUNNEL Dorothy walked slowly back to Will-o’-the-Wisp and climbed into the cockpit.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Overhead, fluffy wind clouds began to appear from out of the northwest.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading THE TUNNEL Dorothy walked slowly back to Will-o’-the-Wisp and climbed into the cockpit.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Overhead, fluffy wind clouds began to appear from out of the northwest.
cockpitnounUS /ˈkɑːkpɪt/
compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
From this reading THE TUNNEL Dorothy walked slowly back to Will-o’-the-Wisp and climbed into the cockpit.
Dorothy
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From this reading THE TUNNEL Dorothy walked slowly back to Will-o’-the-Wisp and climbed into the cockpit.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading From the pilot’s seat she had an unobstructed view of the field and the two other airplanes.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading Overhead, fluffy wind clouds began to appear from out of the northwest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the pilot’s seat she had an unobstructed view of the field and the two other airplanes.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She glanced at her watch.
groundhognounUS /ˈɡraʊndhɑːɡ/
reddish brown North American marmot
From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the pilot’s seat she had an unobstructed view of the field and the two other airplanes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She glanced at her watch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE TUNNEL Dorothy walked slowly back to Will-o’-the-Wisp and climbed into the cockpit.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading Overhead, fluffy wind clouds began to appear from out of the northwest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the pilot’s seat she had an unobstructed view of the field and the two other airplanes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From the pilot’s seat she had an unobstructed view of the field and the two other airplanes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Overhead, fluffy wind clouds began to appear from out of the northwest.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead, fluffy wind clouds began to appear from out of the northwest.
pilot'snounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
possessive form of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading From the pilot’s seat she had an unobstructed view of the field and the two other airplanes.
in the near future
From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading From the pilot’s seat she had an unobstructed view of the field and the two other airplanes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the pilot’s seat she had an unobstructed view of the field and the two other airplanes.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE TUNNEL Dorothy walked slowly back to Will-o’-the-Wisp and climbed into the cockpit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
sportedverbUS /ˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “sport” — wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TUNNEL Dorothy walked slowly back to Will-o’-the-Wisp and climbed into the cockpit.
the-Wisp
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From this reading THE TUNNEL Dorothy walked slowly back to Will-o’-the-Wisp and climbed into the cockpit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TUNNEL Dorothy walked slowly back to Will-o’-the-Wisp and climbed into the cockpit.
TUNNELverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading THE TUNNEL Dorothy walked slowly back to Will-o’-the-Wisp and climbed into the cockpit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From the pilot’s seat she had an unobstructed view of the field and the two other airplanes.
unobstructedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd/
free from impediment or obstruction or hindrance
From this reading From the pilot’s seat she had an unobstructed view of the field and the two other airplanes.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From the pilot’s seat she had an unobstructed view of the field and the two other airplanes.
waddled
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From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE TUNNEL Dorothy walked slowly back to Will-o’-the-Wisp and climbed into the cockpit.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Near the stone wall, three small rabbits sported in the sunshine; and presently a groundhog waddled across the field.
look attentively
From this reading She glanced at her watch.
Will-o
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From this reading THE TUNNEL Dorothy walked slowly back to Will-o’-the-Wisp and climbed into the cockpit.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Overhead, fluffy wind clouds began to appear from out of the northwest.
