Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

contrived by art rather than nature

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

achieved or reached

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It would have begun somewhat like this:

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From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

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From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

an attack by dropping bombs

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

in a confidential manner

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

the human act of creating

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

plural of “depot” — station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

giving courage or confidence or hope

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

an opposing military force

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

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From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would have begun somewhat like this:

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

incapable of failure or error

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would have begun somewhat like this:

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It would have begun somewhat like this:

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

arrange in a container

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

coated with paint

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

plural of “puppy” — a young dog

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

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From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

an eastern Romance language spoken in Romania

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

a member of a Slavic people who settled in Serbia and neighboring areas in the 6th and 7th centuries

From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It would have begun somewhat like this:

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

a woolen cap of Scottish origin

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

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From this reading But Tam's "Attack Formation for Bombing Enemy Depots" attained to the dignity of print, and was confidentially circulated in French, English, Russian, Italian, Serbian, Japanese and Rumanian.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It would have begun somewhat like this:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

precisely as stated

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

which person or people

From this reading The pity is that a Scottish edition was not prepared in Tam's own language; and Captain Blackie, who elaborated Tam's rough notes and condensed into a few lines Tam's most romantic descriptions, had suggested such an edition for very private circulation.

a midwestern state in north central United States

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading PUPPIES OF THE PACK Tam was not infallible, and the working out of his great "thochts" did not always justify the confidence which he reposed in them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His idea of an "invisible aeroplane," for example, which was to be one painted sky blue that would "hairmonise wi' the blaw skies," was not a success, nor was his scheme for the creation of artificial clouds attended by any encouraging results.