used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERRIBLE MOMENT ON OLD THUNDER TOP.
anew
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
Andy
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From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Frank hardly knew what to do.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
the act of departing
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
only a very short time before
From this reading Frank hardly knew what to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That settled it!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
Kinkaid
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From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
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 hardly knew what to do.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
a particular point in time
From this reading A TERRIBLE MOMENT ON OLD THUNDER TOP.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A TERRIBLE MOMENT ON OLD THUNDER TOP.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A TERRIBLE MOMENT ON OLD THUNDER TOP.
on one occasion
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading That settled it!
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A TERRIBLE MOMENT ON OLD THUNDER TOP.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That settled it!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading A TERRIBLE MOMENT ON OLD THUNDER TOP.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
the upper part of anything
From this reading A TERRIBLE MOMENT ON OLD THUNDER TOP.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Frank hardly knew what to do.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Andy had been holding in his breath while this short conversation was being held between the rival pilots of the aircraft, with voices raised to shouts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you going to give it up, Frank?" he questioned anxiously, as the other once more let his new Kinkaid engine out to its utmost, so that they began to forge to the front again.
