used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “First let me ask you a question.
Alan
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From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “We hope that you’re right, Major,” answered Ned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “First let me ask you a question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “First let me ask you a question.
FlyernounUS /ˈflaɪər/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
Honeywell
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From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “We hope that you’re right, Major,” answered Ned.
How
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From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
I've
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From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is the good news?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “First let me ask you a question.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “First let me ask you a question.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
Ned
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From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
information about recent and important events
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
and nothing more
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “First let me ask you a question.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “We hope that you’re right, Major,” answered Ned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “We hope that you’re right, Major,” answered Ned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
TransportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
UniversaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We hope that you’re right, Major,” answered Ned.
(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 “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is the good news?”
at the time that
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
but in spite of that
From this reading How much did it cost you to build the _Ocean Flyer_ and at what figure do you estimate the time you spent upon it, the only model of its kind yet completed?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
you're
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From this reading “We hope that you’re right, Major,” answered Ned.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Well, young men, I’ve good news--truly surprising news for you,” said Major Baldwin Honeywell, as he shook hands with Ned and Alan the next morning when they returned to the offices of the Universal Transportation Company.
