used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
Angeles
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From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
autogironoun
an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades); forward propulsion is provided by a conventional propeller
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “We ought to make St. Louis before dark,” said Linda, through the speaking-tube.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
Carlton
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From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
Crowley
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From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “We ought to make St. Louis before dark,” said Linda, through the speaking-tube.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
Dorothy
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From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
divisible by two
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Smiling and waving good-bye to Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley, who were standing on the side of the field, Linda gave her the gun.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
made afraid
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Smiling and waving good-bye to Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley, who were standing on the side of the field, Linda gave her the gun.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Smiling and waving good-bye to Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley, who were standing on the side of the field, Linda gave her the gun.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Smiling and waving good-bye to Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley, who were standing on the side of the field, Linda gave her the gun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
LadybugnounUS /ˈleɪdibʌɡ/
small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
Linda
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From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
Los
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From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading “We ought to make St. Louis before dark,” said Linda, through the speaking-tube.
take the midday meal
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
engage in
From this reading “We ought to make St. Louis before dark,” said Linda, through the speaking-tube.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Smiling and waving good-bye to Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley, who were standing on the side of the field, Linda gave her the gun.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Smiling and waving good-bye to Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley, who were standing on the side of the field, Linda gave her the gun.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Smiling and waving good-bye to Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley, who were standing on the side of the field, Linda gave her the gun.
and nothing more
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “We ought to make St. Louis before dark,” said Linda, through the speaking-tube.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We ought to make St. Louis before dark,” said Linda, through the speaking-tube.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Smiling and waving good-bye to Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley, who were standing on the side of the field, Linda gave her the gun.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Smiling and waving good-bye to Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley, who were standing on the side of the field, Linda gave her the gun.
speaking-tube
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From this reading “We ought to make St. Louis before dark,” said Linda, through the speaking-tube.
St
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From this reading “We ought to make St. Louis before dark,” said Linda, through the speaking-tube.
having a supporting base
From this reading Smiling and waving good-bye to Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley, who were standing on the side of the field, Linda gave her the gun.
carry out
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
take-off
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From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
taxiedverbUS /ˈtæksid/
past form of “taxi” — travel slowly
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “We ought to make St. Louis before dark,” said Linda, through the speaking-tube.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading Early after lunch the following afternoon—another clear, bright fall day typical of late September—Linda Carlton and her chum Dorothy Crowley climbed into the Ladybug, ready to take off for Los Angeles.
directed up
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
verticallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkli/
in a vertical direction
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a pretty, graceful take-off, and even Miss Carlton, frightened as she was of planes, had to admit that the autogiro seemed almost human.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Smiling and waving good-bye to Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley, who were standing on the side of the field, Linda gave her the gun.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We ought to make St. Louis before dark,” said Linda, through the speaking-tube.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Smiling and waving good-bye to Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley, who were standing on the side of the field, Linda gave her the gun.
which person or people
From this reading Smiling and waving good-bye to Miss Carlton and Mrs. Crowley, who were standing on the side of the field, Linda gave her the gun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The plane taxied only a short distance, then with her nose headed upward, she began to climb almost vertically.
