used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
how long something has existed
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One Parachute and Two Men--and the Ship Couldn’t Land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
BeaknounUS /biːk/
beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
BecketnounUS /ˈbekət/
(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
biplanenounUS /ˈbaɪpleɪn/
old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
Couldn't
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From this reading One Parachute and Two Men--and the Ship Couldn’t Land.
dungarees
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From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
flivver
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From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What Happened?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
interwing
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From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading One Parachute and Two Men--and the Ship Couldn’t Land.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
looseningnounUS /ˈluːsənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
the force of workers available
From this reading One Parachute and Two Men--and the Ship Couldn’t Land.
methodicallyadverbUS /məˈθɑːdɪkəli/
in a methodical manner
From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
ministered
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From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One Parachute and Two Men--and the Ship Couldn’t Land.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
ParachutenounUS /ˈperəʃuːt/
rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
From this reading One Parachute and Two Men--and the Ship Couldn’t Land.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
pliersnounUS /ˈplaɪərz/
a gripping hand tool with two hinged arms and (usually) serrated jaws
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
sandy-haired
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From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
transport commercially
From this reading One Parachute and Two Men--and the Ship Couldn’t Land.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One Parachute and Two Men--and the Ship Couldn’t Land.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
tighteningnounUS /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
the act of making something tighter
From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
turnbuckles
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From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One Parachute and Two Men--and the Ship Couldn’t Land.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Happened?
at the time that
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading He was busy on the interwing wires, methodically tightening or loosening turnbuckles according to his idea of rigging.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading From this work he looked up with a nod when a rickety flivver rolled up to the edge of the field and his partner, “Beak” Becket, got out.
a late time of life
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A biplane on the further side of five years, but spruce enough, considering her age, stood silent at the edge of a New Jersey meadow, while a thin, sandy-haired young man in dungarees ministered to her numerous wants with a pair of pliers.
