1956
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
AirfieldnounUS /ˈerfiːld/
a place where planes take off and land
From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he doesn't just stand and watch the big planes roar past overhead.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But he doesn't just stand and watch the big planes roar past overhead.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he doesn't just stand and watch the big planes roar past overhead.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
doesn't
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From this reading But he doesn't just stand and watch the big planes roar past overhead.
etext
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
ExtensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
FantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe, September 1956.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe, September 1956.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
Guardia
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From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he doesn't just stand and watch the big planes roar past overhead.
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
and nothing more
From this reading But he doesn't just stand and watch the big planes roar past overhead.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
know-hownounUS /ˈnoʊhaʊ/
the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading But he doesn't just stand and watch the big planes roar past overhead.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading But he doesn't just stand and watch the big planes roar past overhead.
Peterson
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From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading But he doesn't just stand and watch the big planes roar past overhead.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe, September 1956.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading But he doesn't just stand and watch the big planes roar past overhead.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe, September 1956.
be standing; be upright
From this reading But he doesn't just stand and watch the big planes roar past overhead.
stone'snounUS /stoʊnz/
possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe, September 1956.
propel through the air
From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
From this reading Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.
UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe, September 1956.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading _John Victor Peterson lives in Jackson Heights, almost a stone's throw from La Guardia Airfield.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This etext was produced from Fantastic Universe, September 1956.
look attentively
From this reading But he doesn't just stand and watch the big planes roar past overhead.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He has the kind of brilliant technical know-how which makes what goes on inside of a plane of paramount interest to him.
