used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
any thing at all
From this reading “But I don’t see anything of Gale or Brent Stockton,” she observed.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Phyllis sat on the running board of David’s car and looked around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “They must be here somewhere,” Valerie declared.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Phyllis sat on the running board of David’s car and looked around.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading “But I don’t see anything of Gale or Brent Stockton,” she observed.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading “Where’s Bruce?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But I don’t see anything of Gale or Brent Stockton,” she observed.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Phyllis sat on the running board of David’s car and looked around.
CarolnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Phyllis sat on the running board of David’s car and looked around.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “They must be here somewhere,” Valerie declared.
don't
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From this reading “But I don’t see anything of Gale or Brent Stockton,” she observed.
move gently or carefully
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading “But I don’t see anything of Gale or Brent Stockton,” she observed.
highest in quality
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “They must be here somewhere,” Valerie declared.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But I don’t see anything of Gale or Brent Stockton,” she observed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Phyllis sat on the running board of David’s car and looked around.
lustilyadverb
in a healthy manner
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “They must be here somewhere,” Valerie declared.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “But I don’t see anything of Gale or Brent Stockton,” she observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Phyllis sat on the running board of David’s car and looked around.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “But I don’t see anything of Gale or Brent Stockton,” she observed.
Phyllis
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From this reading Phyllis sat on the running board of David’s car and looked around.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
RACESnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Phyllis sat on the running board of David’s car and looked around.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Phyllis sat on the running board of David’s car and looked around.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “But I don’t see anything of Gale or Brent Stockton,” she observed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
in or at or to some place
From this reading “They must be here somewhere,” Valerie declared.
StocktonnounUS /ˈstɑːktən/
United States writer (1834-1902)
From this reading “But I don’t see anything of Gale or Brent Stockton,” she observed.
stuntnounUS /stʌnt/
a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
take-off
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From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They must be here somewhere,” Valerie declared.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
Valerie
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From this reading “They must be here somewhere,” Valerie declared.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
Where's
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From this reading “Where’s Bruce?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RACES “He flies through the air with the greatest of ease,” sang Carol lustily as she and her friends watched the take-off of a stunt pilot.
