used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
highly skilled
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to instructions, Apperson awakened him at eight o’clock.
anew
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At nine they had consumed coffee and bread, and were ready to take off.
Apperson
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From this reading According to instructions, Apperson awakened him at eight o’clock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading According to instructions, Apperson awakened him at eight o’clock.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading According to instructions, Apperson awakened him at eight o’clock.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading At nine they had consumed coffee and bread, and were ready to take off.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was on the outskirts of the mountain settlement called “The Hollows.”
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading At nine they had consumed coffee and bread, and were ready to take off.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading At nine they had consumed coffee and bread, and were ready to take off.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
being one more than seven
From this reading According to instructions, Apperson awakened him at eight o’clock.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
Gail
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From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At nine they had consumed coffee and bread, and were ready to take off.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
Hemingwood
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From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading According to instructions, Apperson awakened him at eight o’clock.
HollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading It was on the outskirts of the mountain settlement called “The Hollows.”
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading According to instructions, Apperson awakened him at eight o’clock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was on the outskirts of the mountain settlement called “The Hollows.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading At nine they had consumed coffee and bread, and were ready to take off.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading According to instructions, Apperson awakened him at eight o’clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on the outskirts of the mountain settlement called “The Hollows.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At nine they had consumed coffee and bread, and were ready to take off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading It was on the outskirts of the mountain settlement called “The Hollows.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading At nine they had consumed coffee and bread, and were ready to take off.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
uttered with a trill
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading It was on the outskirts of the mountain settlement called “The Hollows.”
transport commercially
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
carry out
From this reading At nine they had consumed coffee and bread, and were ready to take off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At nine they had consumed coffee and bread, and were ready to take off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading According to instructions, Apperson awakened him at eight o’clock.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a delicate job on the rolling field, but again it was accomplished safely, and the ship cleared the surrounding trees by a good fifty feet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At nine they had consumed coffee and bread, and were ready to take off.
in or at the place that
From this reading As it roared out over the forest Hemingwood held it low, pointing for the little schoolhouse where Gail presided.
