used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading A plane like that could change the whole science of aviation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes, it’s a military secret, but whose secret?
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A plane like that could change the whole science of aviation.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A plane like that could change the whole science of aviation.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Some plane!” he exclaimed, straining his eyes for one last glimpse of it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Some plane!” he exclaimed, straining his eyes for one last glimpse of it.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Some plane!” he exclaimed, straining his eyes for one last glimpse of it.
a quick look
From this reading “Some plane!” he exclaimed, straining his eyes for one last glimpse of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Some plane!” he exclaimed, straining his eyes for one last glimpse of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Some plane!” he exclaimed, straining his eyes for one last glimpse of it.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
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From this reading Yes, it’s a military secret, but whose secret?
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
immediately past
From this reading “Some plane!” he exclaimed, straining his eyes for one last glimpse of it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A plane like that could change the whole science of aviation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Yes, it’s a military secret, but whose secret?
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Some plane!” he exclaimed, straining his eyes for one last glimpse of it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading A plane like that could change the whole science of aviation.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Some plane!” he exclaimed, straining his eyes for one last glimpse of it.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
move hurridly
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading “Some plane!” he exclaimed, straining his eyes for one last glimpse of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A plane like that could change the whole science of aviation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It climbed up until it looked to be the size of a star, let out a scream, then faded with the speed of sound into the blue sky.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A plane like that could change the whole science of aviation.
belonging to which person
From this reading Yes, it’s a military secret, but whose secret?
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SECRET BOOK On the island of mysteries Jack watched with increasing astonishment as the jet plane soared away.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, it’s a military secret, but whose secret?
