used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
aeroplanes
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From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
affirmednounUS /əˈfɜːrmd/
thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
(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 Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
biplanenounUS /ˈbaɪpleɪn/
old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HEADED FOR THE SUMMIT OF OLD THUNDER TOP.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
HEADEDadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading HEADED FOR THE SUMMIT OF OLD THUNDER TOP.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
and nothing more
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
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 Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
not any; not one
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HEADED FOR THE SUMMIT OF OLD THUNDER TOP.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HEADED FOR THE SUMMIT OF OLD THUNDER TOP.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
prophesyverb
predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
PussnounUS /pʊs/
obscene terms for female genitals
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
any competition
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
SUMMITnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading HEADED FOR THE SUMMIT OF OLD THUNDER TOP.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEADED FOR THE SUMMIT OF OLD THUNDER TOP.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading HEADED FOR THE SUMMIT OF OLD THUNDER TOP.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
the upper part of anything
From this reading HEADED FOR THE SUMMIT OF OLD THUNDER TOP.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Perhaps this trifling advantage might prove of great benefit to them ere the end of the race came--no one dared prophesy just then.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Instantly, as it seemed, there were loud exclamations, accompanied by all signs of bustle and excitement.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The engines began to snap, and both aeroplanes started down the slight descent, which had been selected as best suited for their initial forward movement.
which person or people
From this reading Whether the boys who handled the biplane were more alert, or it was really true that they started a fraction of a second before the signal was given, as some afterward affirmed--no matter, the one result was that Puss and Sandy left the ground just a trifle in advance of their competitors.
