used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
AIRSHIPnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Everything now being ready, the troop of Scouts returned to where the luncheon had been spread and sat around and ate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course the lion was the chief subject of conversation at the dinner.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Everything now being ready, the troop of Scouts returned to where the luncheon had been spread and sat around and ate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Everything now being ready, the troop of Scouts returned to where the luncheon had been spread and sat around and ate.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
burronounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
small donkey used as a pack animal
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Of course the lion was the chief subject of conversation at the dinner.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Of course the lion was the chief subject of conversation at the dinner.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the lion was the chief subject of conversation at the dinner.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Of course the lion was the chief subject of conversation at the dinner.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything now being ready, the troop of Scouts returned to where the luncheon had been spread and sat around and ate.
FlatheadnounUS /ˈflæthed/
food fish of the Indonesian region of the Pacific; resembles gurnards
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Everything now being ready, the troop of Scouts returned to where the luncheon had been spread and sat around and ate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
in motion
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Everything now being ready, the troop of Scouts returned to where the luncheon had been spread and sat around and ate.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Everything now being ready, the troop of Scouts returned to where the luncheon had been spread and sat around and ate.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Everything now being ready, the troop of Scouts returned to where the luncheon had been spread and sat around and ate.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Everything now being ready, the troop of Scouts returned to where the luncheon had been spread and sat around and ate.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Everything now being ready, the troop of Scouts returned to where the luncheon had been spread and sat around and ate.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Everything now being ready, the troop of Scouts returned to where the luncheon had been spread and sat around and ate.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Of course the lion was the chief subject of conversation at the dinner.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
the upper part of anything
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Naturally, too, the statement of Mrs. Turman that she had seen a moving object that might have been a man on top of Flathead directed some interest toward that mountain.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Everything now being ready, the troop of Scouts returned to where the luncheon had been spread and sat around and ate.
Turman
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course the lion was the chief subject of conversation at the dinner.
waterbottles
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From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
in or at the place that
From this reading Everything now being ready, the troop of Scouts returned to where the luncheon had been spread and sat around and ate.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading BUILDING THE AIRSHIP Fortunately the waterbottles had been well saddled on the burro, and it carried them safely to the top of the mountain, in spite of its wild flight from the lion.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Turman both declared they were surprised at its appearance, as they had not heard of any of its kind in that part of the country for several years.
