used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIT OF A BACKSET.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the machine had been safely stowed, the two tired lads went to their section in the sleeper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The small front planes were removed, and lashed between the two larger planes.
aëroplane
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From this reading The preparing of the aëroplane for loading was not a difficult matter.
BACKSET
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From this reading A BIT OF A BACKSET.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the machine had been safely stowed, the two tired lads went to their section in the sleeper.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The small front planes were removed, and lashed between the two larger planes.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A BIT OF A BACKSET.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The preparing of the aëroplane for loading was not a difficult matter.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The preparing of the aëroplane for loading was not a difficult matter.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The small front planes were removed, and lashed between the two larger planes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the machine had been safely stowed, the two tired lads went to their section in the sleeper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the machine had been safely stowed, the two tired lads went to their section in the sleeper.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading After the machine had been safely stowed, the two tired lads went to their section in the sleeper.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The small front planes were removed, and lashed between the two larger planes.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The small front planes were removed, and lashed between the two larger planes.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading The preparing of the aëroplane for loading was not a difficult matter.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The preparing of the aëroplane for loading was not a difficult matter.
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The preparing of the aëroplane for loading was not a difficult matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BIT OF A BACKSET.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The small front planes were removed, and lashed between the two larger planes.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The preparing of the aëroplane for loading was not a difficult matter.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The small front planes were removed, and lashed between the two larger planes.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading After the machine had been safely stowed, the two tired lads went to their section in the sleeper.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading After the machine had been safely stowed, the two tired lads went to their section in the sleeper.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading After the machine had been safely stowed, the two tired lads went to their section in the sleeper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small front planes were removed, and lashed between the two larger planes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading After the machine had been safely stowed, the two tired lads went to their section in the sleeper.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The preparing of the aëroplane for loading was not a difficult matter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the machine had been safely stowed, the two tired lads went to their section in the sleeper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This narrowed the machine sufficiently so that it could be loaded into the car especially prepared for it.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading After the machine had been safely stowed, the two tired lads went to their section in the sleeper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the machine had been safely stowed, the two tired lads went to their section in the sleeper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The small front planes were removed, and lashed between the two larger planes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The preparing of the aëroplane for loading was not a difficult matter.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After the machine had been safely stowed, the two tired lads went to their section in the sleeper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The small front planes were removed, and lashed between the two larger planes.
