used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
aerodromenounUS /ˈerədroʊm/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a futile attempt to sew the rent, Norman was forced to ask the police to clear their enclosure.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After a futile attempt to sew the rent, Norman was forced to ask the police to clear their enclosure.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading After a futile attempt to sew the rent, Norman was forced to ask the police to clear their enclosure.
aviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
rid of obstructions
From this reading After a futile attempt to sew the rent, Norman was forced to ask the police to clear their enclosure.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading In doing this, he punctured the oiled silk plane.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading After a futile attempt to sew the rent, Norman was forced to ask the police to clear their enclosure.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading After a futile attempt to sew the rent, Norman was forced to ask the police to clear their enclosure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading After a futile attempt to sew the rent, Norman was forced to ask the police to clear their enclosure.
Gitchie
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From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
the act of giving
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In doing this, he punctured the oiled silk plane.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
lateraladjectiveUS /ˈlætərəl/
situated at or extending to the side
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
Manitou
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading After a futile attempt to sew the rent, Norman was forced to ask the police to clear their enclosure.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
oiledadjectiveUS /ɔɪld/
treated with oil
From this reading In doing this, he punctured the oiled silk plane.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
over-enthusiastic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading In doing this, he punctured the oiled silk plane.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading After a futile attempt to sew the rent, Norman was forced to ask the police to clear their enclosure.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
puncturedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃərd/
having a hole cut through
From this reading In doing this, he punctured the oiled silk plane.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading After a futile attempt to sew the rent, Norman was forced to ask the police to clear their enclosure.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
sewverbUS /soʊ/
fasten by sewing; do needlework
From this reading After a futile attempt to sew the rent, Norman was forced to ask the police to clear their enclosure.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading In doing this, he punctured the oiled silk plane.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
that is looked for
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After a futile attempt to sew the rent, Norman was forced to ask the police to clear their enclosure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
trussnounUS /trʌs/
(medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressure
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
unsolicitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd/
not requested or sought
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading A young man who thought the machine had to be carried instead of being wheeled onto the starting field sought to lift the rear truss by means of the lateral rudder.
at the time that
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
which person or people
From this reading It was the old story of over-enthusiastic amateur assistants who persisted in giving unsolicited aid when the airship was being taken from the aerodrome.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A CURIOUS STRANGER LEARNS THE OBJECT OF THE _Gitchie Manitou_ The announced flight of the young aviators Monday afternoon was delayed until the hour grew so late that this feature of the program was postponed until the next day.
