used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading It was too late for that advice.
AEROPLANEnoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading THE AEROPLANE “Look out!” yelled Bob, though why, he could not have told.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
(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 “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
Avis
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From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE AEROPLANE “Look out!” yelled Bob, though why, he could not have told.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE AEROPLANE “Look out!” yelled Bob, though why, he could not have told.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What do you mean--running us down?” fiercely demanded Ned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you mean--running us down?” fiercely demanded Ned.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “What do you mean--running us down?” fiercely demanded Ned.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
divisible by two
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading “What do you mean--running us down?” fiercely demanded Ned.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was too late for that advice.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE AEROPLANE “Look out!” yelled Bob, though why, he could not have told.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE AEROPLANE “Look out!” yelled Bob, though why, he could not have told.
heelingverbUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “heel” — tilt to one side
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was too late for that advice.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was too late for that advice.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE AEROPLANE “Look out!” yelled Bob, though why, he could not have told.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What do you mean--running us down?” fiercely demanded Ned.
Neboje
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From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
Ned
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From this reading “What do you mean--running us down?” fiercely demanded Ned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE AEROPLANE “Look out!” yelled Bob, though why, he could not have told.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE AEROPLANE “Look out!” yelled Bob, though why, he could not have told.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading “What do you mean--running us down?” fiercely demanded Ned.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was too late for that advice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AEROPLANE “Look out!” yelled Bob, though why, he could not have told.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE AEROPLANE “Look out!” yelled Bob, though why, he could not have told.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE AEROPLANE “Look out!” yelled Bob, though why, he could not have told.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was too late for that advice.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “What do you mean--running us down?” fiercely demanded Ned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was too late for that advice.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you mean--running us down?” fiercely demanded Ned.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The _Neboje_, after heeling well over, swung back, and slowly came to an even keel, while the _Avis_, under a reversed engine, backed away.
which person or people
From this reading “You did that on purpose!” cried Ned, shaking his fist at Frank, who did not seem at all put out by the accident.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading THE AEROPLANE “Look out!” yelled Bob, though why, he could not have told.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading THE AEROPLANE “Look out!” yelled Bob, though why, he could not have told.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you mean--running us down?” fiercely demanded Ned.
