aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading An aeroplane had passed over the camp!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An aeroplane had passed over the camp!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And heading south, which would take it toward the quarter where Stanhope lay!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
Bobolinknoun
migratory American songbird
From this reading It was, of course, Bobolink who gave utterance to this characteristic exclamation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading An aeroplane had passed over the camp!
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was, of course, Bobolink who gave utterance to this characteristic exclamation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was, of course, Bobolink who gave utterance to this characteristic exclamation.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading It was, of course, Bobolink who gave utterance to this characteristic exclamation.
give expression to
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
FLOUNDERINGverbUS /ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “flounder” — walk with great difficulty
From this reading STILL FLOUNDERING IN THE MIRE "Whee!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was, of course, Bobolink who gave utterance to this characteristic exclamation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading And heading south, which would take it toward the quarter where Stanhope lay!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STILL FLOUNDERING IN THE MIRE "Whee!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, of course, Bobolink who gave utterance to this characteristic exclamation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And heading south, which would take it toward the quarter where Stanhope lay!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
MIREnounUS /maɪr/
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
From this reading STILL FLOUNDERING IN THE MIRE "Whee!"
a particular point in time
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was, of course, Bobolink who gave utterance to this characteristic exclamation.
others
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From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading An aeroplane had passed over the camp!
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading An aeroplane had passed over the camp!
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
one of four equal parts
From this reading And heading south, which would take it toward the quarter where Stanhope lay!
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading And heading south, which would take it toward the quarter where Stanhope lay!
StanhopenounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading And heading south, which would take it toward the quarter where Stanhope lay!
not in physical motion
From this reading STILL FLOUNDERING IN THE MIRE "Whee!"
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
carry out
From this reading And heading south, which would take it toward the quarter where Stanhope lay!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STILL FLOUNDERING IN THE MIRE "Whee!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was, of course, Bobolink who gave utterance to this characteristic exclamation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was, of course, Bobolink who gave utterance to this characteristic exclamation.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading And heading south, which would take it toward the quarter where Stanhope lay!
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading It was, of course, Bobolink who gave utterance to this characteristic exclamation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, of course, Bobolink who gave utterance to this characteristic exclamation.
Whee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STILL FLOUNDERING IN THE MIRE "Whee!"
in or at the place that
From this reading And heading south, which would take it toward the quarter where Stanhope lay!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And heading south, which would take it toward the quarter where Stanhope lay!
which person or people
From this reading It was, of course, Bobolink who gave utterance to this characteristic exclamation.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Like most of the others, he had been so stunned by the message read by Paul, that for the moment he failed to find words to express his feelings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And heading south, which would take it toward the quarter where Stanhope lay!
