used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading There had been many balloon ascensions at the State Fair, and once a dirigible airship had sailed over the town of Oakdale.
(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 They were all somewhat excited over this new experience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At least, so thought Anne as she followed her friends into the building.
ascensions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been many balloon ascensions at the State Fair, and once a dirigible airship had sailed over the town of Oakdale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading There had been many balloon ascensions at the State Fair, and once a dirigible airship had sailed over the town of Oakdale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading At least, so thought Anne as she followed her friends into the building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
dirigiblenoun
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading There had been many balloon ascensions at the State Fair, and once a dirigible airship had sailed over the town of Oakdale.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading They were all somewhat excited over this new experience.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading They were all somewhat excited over this new experience.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading There had been many balloon ascensions at the State Fair, and once a dirigible airship had sailed over the town of Oakdale.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
moving swiftly
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading At least, so thought Anne as she followed her friends into the building.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, so thought Anne as she followed her friends into the building.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
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 There had been many balloon ascensions at the State Fair, and once a dirigible airship had sailed over the town of Oakdale.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They were all somewhat excited over this new experience.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
Oakdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been many balloon ascensions at the State Fair, and once a dirigible airship had sailed over the town of Oakdale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
on one occasion
From this reading There had been many balloon ascensions at the State Fair, and once a dirigible airship had sailed over the town of Oakdale.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They were all somewhat excited over this new experience.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading There had been many balloon ascensions at the State Fair, and once a dirigible airship had sailed over the town of Oakdale.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At least, so thought Anne as she followed her friends into the building.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At least, so thought Anne as she followed her friends into the building.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There had been many balloon ascensions at the State Fair, and once a dirigible airship had sailed over the town of Oakdale.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANNE HAS A SECRET On the night of the flying machine exhibition, the four chums, for Anne had now been formally adopted by Grace and her friends, arrived somewhat early at the great arched doorway leading into the gymnasium.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been many balloon ascensions at the State Fair, and once a dirigible airship had sailed over the town of Oakdale.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all somewhat excited over this new experience.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They were all somewhat excited over this new experience.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At least, so thought Anne as she followed her friends into the building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There had been many balloon ascensions at the State Fair, and once a dirigible airship had sailed over the town of Oakdale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all somewhat excited over this new experience.
in or at the place that
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But to see a real flying machine with all its grace and elegance and lightness was like stepping onto another planet where progress had advanced much faster than it had on this.
