used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
BOUNDSnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
the act of breaking something
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
cranedverbUS /kreɪnd/
past form of “crane” — stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
at any time
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
the organ of sight
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
moving swiftly
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
Guildford
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From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
Higgins
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From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
jerkilyadverb
with spasms
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
jubilantadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːbələnt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
set afire or burning
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
engage in
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
pastry-cook's
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From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
skywardadjectiveUS /ˈskaɪwərd/
directed toward heaven or the sky
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
tartsnounUS /tɑːrts/
plural of “tart” — a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading BREAKING BOUNDS Never before did a distinguished party of strangers come to the ancient town of Guildford more jubilant.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
we'll
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From this reading "Perhaps we'll see 'em flying," suggested Clive breathlessly, for his mechanical mind was stirred to the highest pitch by the thought of seeing men launched into the air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Heads were craned over the side of the car which the ruffian Higgins had provided, staring eyes looked in all directions, but mainly skyward.
which person or people
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
belonging to which person
From this reading "Hold hard!" shouted Masters, whose quick eye had lighted on something decidedly alluring, and who was ever alert to make the very utmost of the smallest opportunity.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "Hold hard!" he almost shouted as the car crawled jerkily along the high street and past a pastry-cook's window, in which were displayed a tempting mass of tarts and cakes.
