used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is no use denying it—Hike felt a little nervous.
Adeler
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From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
AEROPLANE'S
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From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He didn’t think he would be, but Poodle was grinning at him and declaring that he sure would be.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
a game played with playing cards
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
a young person of either sex
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
power to direct or determine
From this reading Martin Priest, the driver, snapped on the control.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading He didn’t think he would be, but Poodle was grinning at him and declaring that he sure would be.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading There is no use denying it—Hike felt a little nervous.
didn't
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From this reading He didn’t think he would be, but Poodle was grinning at him and declaring that he sure would be.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Martin Priest, the driver, snapped on the control.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There is no use denying it—Hike felt a little nervous.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
GnomenounUS /noʊm/
a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
the act of departing
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He didn’t think he would be, but Poodle was grinning at him and declaring that he sure would be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
HikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He didn’t think he would be, but Poodle was grinning at him and declaring that he sure would be.
HustleverbUS /ˈhʌsəl/
cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no use denying it—Hike felt a little nervous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is no use denying it—Hike felt a little nervous.
Jolls
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From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
a commissioned military officer
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is no use denying it—Hike felt a little nervous.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
easily agitated
From this reading There is no use denying it—Hike felt a little nervous.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
not any; not one
From this reading There is no use denying it—Hike felt a little nervous.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Martin Priest, the driver, snapped on the control.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
patchedadjectiveUS /pætʃt/
mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
PoodlenounUS /ˈpuːdəl/
an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs
From this reading He didn’t think he would be, but Poodle was grinning at him and declaring that he sure would be.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
Priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Martin Priest, the driver, snapped on the control.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He didn’t think he would be, but Poodle was grinning at him and declaring that he sure would be.
tetrahedral
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From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no use denying it—Hike felt a little nervous.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He didn’t think he would be, but Poodle was grinning at him and declaring that he sure would be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
the act of using
From this reading There is no use denying it—Hike felt a little nervous.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
well-tested
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From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He had flown with the Lieutenant several times, in well-tested Jolls ’planes, but with this new machine, that looked like a castle made of playing cards by some child, he was waiting to find out whether or not he was going to be scared!
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE AEROPLANE’S FIRST FLIGHT With the patched Gnome engine, with Hike and Lieutenant Adeler and Martin Priest and nearly two thousand pounds of Priest’s baggage, the tetrahedral _Hustle I_ stood ready to start.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He didn’t think he would be, but Poodle was grinning at him and declaring that he sure would be.
