used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
AEROPLANEnoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
(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 AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
Andy
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From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So minutes passed, until at least ten had crept by since their coming.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So minutes passed, until at least ten had crept by since their coming.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
CHASEverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading So minutes passed, until at least ten had crept by since their coming.
a state at a particular time
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading So minutes passed, until at least ten had crept by since their coming.
having the place or position changed
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
set up or found
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
hydro-aeroplane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
and nothing more
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading So minutes passed, until at least ten had crept by since their coming.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
occurring by chance
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading So minutes passed, until at least ten had crept by since their coming.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
not any; not one
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading So minutes passed, until at least ten had crept by since their coming.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
precisely, exactly
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
express in words
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading So minutes passed, until at least ten had crept by since their coming.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So minutes passed, until at least ten had crept by since their coming.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading So minutes passed, until at least ten had crept by since their coming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So minutes passed, until at least ten had crept by since their coming.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
a special situation
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
tunedverbUS /tuːnd/
past form of “tune” — adjust for (better) functioning
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So minutes passed, until at least ten had crept by since their coming.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Frank had everything tuned up, and knew of not the least chance where he could improve the conditions of planes or motor, for all seemed to be as nearly perfect as they could be made.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Andy moved about, looking to see that all obstacles threatening to interfere with a successful launching were removed from in front of the waiting aeroplane.
in or at the place that
From this reading AN AEROPLANE CHASE "Here it is, and everything seems all right!" remarked Andy as they reached the field, and found the hydro-aeroplane just where they had left it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, no one has disturbed a thing, which I think is lucky for us," Frank went on to say, as he proceeded to put back the small part he had taken away with him, and thus place the machine in perfect condition for business.
