activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
Adirondacksnoun
a mountain range in northeastern New York State; a popular resort area
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Hal was beginning to enjoy better his flights into the air, and his companionship with his new friends.
(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 The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pat did not frighten him at all now, and his happiest hours were those that he spent with him, Bob and Captain Bill.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Hal was beginning to enjoy better his flights into the air, and his companionship with his new friends.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Hal was beginning to enjoy better his flights into the air, and his companionship with his new friends.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Pat did not frighten him at all now, and his happiest hours were those that he spent with him, Bob and Captain Bill.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Pat did not frighten him at all now, and his happiest hours were those that he spent with him, Bob and Captain Bill.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Hal was beginning to enjoy better his flights into the air, and his companionship with his new friends.
couldn't
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From this reading Hal couldn’t go.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Pat did not frighten him at all now, and his happiest hours were those that he spent with him, Bob and Captain Bill.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Hal was beginning to enjoy better his flights into the air, and his companionship with his new friends.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Hal was beginning to enjoy better his flights into the air, and his companionship with his new friends.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
frightenverbUS /ˈfraɪtən/
cause fear in
From this reading Pat did not frighten him at all now, and his happiest hours were those that he spent with him, Bob and Captain Bill.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hal couldn’t go.
Hal
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From this reading Hal couldn’t go.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Pat did not frighten him at all now, and his happiest hours were those that he spent with him, Bob and Captain Bill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was with real sorrow that he told them that his mother would not permit him to go with them.
hecticadjectiveUS /ˈhektɪk/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was with real sorrow that he told them that his mother would not permit him to go with them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with real sorrow that he told them that his mother would not permit him to go with them.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Pat did not frighten him at all now, and his happiest hours were those that he spent with him, Bob and Captain Bill.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hal was beginning to enjoy better his flights into the air, and his companionship with his new friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with real sorrow that he told them that his mother would not permit him to go with them.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was with real sorrow that he told them that his mother would not permit him to go with them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Hal was beginning to enjoy better his flights into the air, and his companionship with his new friends.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was with real sorrow that he told them that his mother would not permit him to go with them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Pat did not frighten him at all now, and his happiest hours were those that he spent with him, Bob and Captain Bill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading It was with real sorrow that he told them that his mother would not permit him to go with them.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was with real sorrow that he told them that his mother would not permit him to go with them.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading It was with real sorrow that he told them that his mother would not permit him to go with them.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Pat did not frighten him at all now, and his happiest hours were those that he spent with him, Bob and Captain Bill.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with real sorrow that he told them that his mother would not permit him to go with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Pat did not frighten him at all now, and his happiest hours were those that he spent with him, Bob and Captain Bill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was with real sorrow that he told them that his mother would not permit him to go with them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with real sorrow that he told them that his mother would not permit him to go with them.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next two weeks were hectic ones for Pat, the Captain and their two friends, with Pat teaching the boys to fly, the boys learning to fly, the Captain generally directing all activities, and three of them planning and preparing for their flight to the Adirondacks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was with real sorrow that he told them that his mother would not permit him to go with them.
