used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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air-resisting
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From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And somebody did really and truly shoot at you, then?" gasped Elephant, holding up his hands in horror.
Andy
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From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "And somebody did really and truly shoot at you, then?" gasped Elephant, holding up his hands in horror.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
biplanenounUS /ˈbaɪpleɪn/
old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
d'ye
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From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
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ElephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
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after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
feel or handle with the fingers
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "And somebody did really and truly shoot at you, then?" gasped Elephant, holding up his hands in horror.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "And somebody did really and truly shoot at you, then?" gasped Elephant, holding up his hands in horror.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "And somebody did really and truly shoot at you, then?" gasped Elephant, holding up his hands in horror.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
intense and profound fear
From this reading "And somebody did really and truly shoot at you, then?" gasped Elephant, holding up his hands in horror.
Huh
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From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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it's
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a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
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kiddingverbUS /ˈkɪdɪŋ/
inflected form of “kid” — tell false information to for fun
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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Larry
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From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Oh! my, it's so, as sure as you live!" cried Elephant, thrusting a finger through one of the little openings.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Oh! my, it's so, as sure as you live!" cried Elephant, thrusting a finger through one of the little openings.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Oh! my, it's so, as sure as you live!" cried Elephant, thrusting a finger through one of the little openings.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
information about recent and important events
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not this time," replied Frank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! my, it's so, as sure as you live!" cried Elephant, thrusting a finger through one of the little openings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Oh! my, it's so, as sure as you live!" cried Elephant, thrusting a finger through one of the little openings.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "Oh! my, it's so, as sure as you live!" cried Elephant, thrusting a finger through one of the little openings.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
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planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "And somebody did really and truly shoot at you, then?" gasped Elephant, holding up his hands in horror.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not this time," replied Frank.
hit with a missile from a weapon
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Oh! my, it's so, as sure as you live!" cried Elephant, thrusting a finger through one of the little openings.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "And somebody did really and truly shoot at you, then?" gasped Elephant, holding up his hands in horror.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
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dependable
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Oh! my, it's so, as sure as you live!" cried Elephant, thrusting a finger through one of the little openings.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "And somebody did really and truly shoot at you, then?" gasped Elephant, holding up his hands in horror.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Not this time," replied Frank.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading "Oh! my, it's so, as sure as you live!" cried Elephant, thrusting a finger through one of the little openings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Not this time," replied Frank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "And somebody did really and truly shoot at you, then?" gasped Elephant, holding up his hands in horror.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "And somebody did really and truly shoot at you, then?" gasped Elephant, holding up his hands in horror.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Huh! what d'ye think of these holes through the planes?" demanded Andy, drawing attention to the stout tanned cloth that constituted the air-resisting cover of the framework.
WIREnounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading STARTLING NEWS OVER THE WIRE "Frank, is he kidding us?" finally cried Larry, turning to the pilot of the new biplane; for Andy sometimes liked to joke his chums, as they well knew.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And somebody did really and truly shoot at you, then?" gasped Elephant, holding up his hands in horror.
