used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
ABELARDnounUS /ˈæbɪlərd/
French philosopher and theologian; lover of Heloise (1079-1142)
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
speak to
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had seen it fall at her feet and could not be mistaken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Masked and hooded as they were, she could distinguish the features of neither the pilot nor the man who had dropped the paper bomb.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had seen it fall at her feet and could not be mistaken.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had seen it fall at her feet and could not be mistaken.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading Masked and hooded as they were, she could distinguish the features of neither the pilot nor the man who had dropped the paper bomb.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had seen it fall at her feet and could not be mistaken.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Masked and hooded as they were, she could distinguish the features of neither the pilot nor the man who had dropped the paper bomb.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Masked and hooded as they were, she could distinguish the features of neither the pilot nor the man who had dropped the paper bomb.
at any time
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading She had seen it fall at her feet and could not be mistaken.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Masked and hooded as they were, she could distinguish the features of neither the pilot nor the man who had dropped the paper bomb.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She had seen it fall at her feet and could not be mistaken.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Who the two men in the French Nieuport were she could not know.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had seen it fall at her feet and could not be mistaken.
hoodedverbUS /ˈhʊdɪd/
past form of “hood” — cover with a hood
From this reading Masked and hooded as they were, she could distinguish the features of neither the pilot nor the man who had dropped the paper bomb.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had seen it fall at her feet and could not be mistaken.
and nothing more
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Who the two men in the French Nieuport were she could not know.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Masked and hooded as they were, she could distinguish the features of neither the pilot nor the man who had dropped the paper bomb.
MaskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Masked and hooded as they were, she could distinguish the features of neither the pilot nor the man who had dropped the paper bomb.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
the force of workers available
From this reading Who the two men in the French Nieuport were she could not know.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading She had seen it fall at her feet and could not be mistaken.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Masked and hooded as they were, she could distinguish the features of neither the pilot nor the man who had dropped the paper bomb.
Nieuport
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From this reading Who the two men in the French Nieuport were she could not know.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Masked and hooded as they were, she could distinguish the features of neither the pilot nor the man who had dropped the paper bomb.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had seen it fall at her feet and could not be mistaken.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
and nothing more
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Masked and hooded as they were, she could distinguish the features of neither the pilot nor the man who had dropped the paper bomb.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
except for; apart from
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had seen it fall at her feet and could not be mistaken.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had seen it fall at her feet and could not be mistaken.
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 AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Masked and hooded as they were, she could distinguish the features of neither the pilot nor the man who had dropped the paper bomb.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AUNT ABELARD Of course nothing just like this ever happened save in a fairy story--or in real life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Who the two men in the French Nieuport were she could not know.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Who the two men in the French Nieuport were she could not know.
which person or people
From this reading Who the two men in the French Nieuport were she could not know.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The paper without address, but meant only for Ruth Fielding, had fallen from the aeroplane.
