used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading I had declared that it was entirely too risky for my blood.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading “Fine!” he chuckled, when the sagging string touched the mill roof.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading I had declared that it was entirely too risky for my blood.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I had declared that it was entirely too risky for my blood.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Fine!” he chuckled, when the sagging string touched the mill roof.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had declared that it was entirely too risky for my blood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
guardedlyadverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪdli/
in a conservative manner
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
kitenounUS /kaɪt/
a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had declared that it was entirely too risky for my blood.
not any; not one
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/
involving risk or danger
From this reading I had declared that it was entirely too risky for my blood.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading “Fine!” he chuckled, when the sagging string touched the mill roof.
a strong line
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
saggingadjectiveUS /ˈsæɡɪŋ/
hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
From this reading “Fine!” he chuckled, when the sagging string touched the mill roof.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
Scoop's
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From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
a lightweight cord
From this reading “Fine!” he chuckled, when the sagging string touched the mill roof.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I had declared that it was entirely too risky for my blood.
having come into contact
From this reading “Fine!” he chuckled, when the sagging string touched the mill roof.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UP A ROPE It was Scoop’s scheme, as he now explained to us, to fly a kite to a purpose over the old mill.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
at the time that
From this reading “Fine!” he chuckled, when the sagging string touched the mill roof.
windwardnounUS /ˈwɪndwərd/
the direction from which the wind is coming
From this reading So, upon our arrival at the brick house, he and I went guardedly to an open spot on the windward side of the mill and from there released the kite into the air.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had told him that I would have no part in his proposed invasion of the enemy’s territory.
