used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I don't see what there is so funny about it, Chief!" he exclaimed, frowning.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
biplanenounUS /ˈbaɪpleɪn/
old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
a youthful male person
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
bridledverbUS /ˈbraɪdəld/
past form of “bridle” — anger or take offense
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
a person who is in charge
From this reading "I don't see what there is so funny about it, Chief!" he exclaimed, frowning.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
don't
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From this reading "I don't see what there is so funny about it, Chief!" he exclaimed, frowning.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I don't see what there is so funny about it, Chief!" he exclaimed, frowning.
FIGURINGnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading "I don't see what there is so funny about it, Chief!" he exclaimed, frowning.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "I don't see what there is so funny about it, Chief!" he exclaimed, frowning.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It's up to you to get on the track of the same, and recover it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't see what there is so funny about it, Chief!" he exclaimed, frowning.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
herebyadverbUS /hɪrˈbaɪ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
ten 10s
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't see what there is so funny about it, Chief!" he exclaimed, frowning.
I'm
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From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't see what there is so funny about it, Chief!" he exclaimed, frowning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
It's
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From this reading It's up to you to get on the track of the same, and recover it.
immediately past
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
engage in
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It's up to you to get on the track of the same, and recover it.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading It's up to you to get on the track of the same, and recover it.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It's up to you to get on the track of the same, and recover it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see what there is so funny about it, Chief!" he exclaimed, frowning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I don't see what there is so funny about it, Chief!" he exclaimed, frowning.
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 FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
a quantity of money
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
express in words
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
That's
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From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I don't see what there is so funny about it, Chief!" he exclaimed, frowning.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It's up to you to get on the track of the same, and recover it.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading It's up to you to get on the track of the same, and recover it.
uninjuredadjectiveUS /əˈnɪndʒərd/
not injured physically or mentally
From this reading I hereby offer a reward of three hundred dollars for the recovery of my machine uninjured, and make it five hundred if the thief is captured in the bargain."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't see what there is so funny about it, Chief!" he exclaimed, frowning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I tell you my hangar was broken open last night, and I'm out a biplane that cost me a good round sum.
you're
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From this reading FIGURING IT ALL OUT "That's a strange story you're telling us, Percy," said the Head of the local police force, at which the boy bridled up immediately.
