used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “What is to be done?”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “What is to be done?”
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
Gitalong
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From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is to be done?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
navigatingverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
absolutely essential
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
a brief written record
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What is to be done?”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is to be done?”
which person or people
From this reading It was Frank who spoke, and there was a note of despair in his voice.
WIRELESSnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading WIRELESS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys had finished breakfast with what appetite they could and were seated on the porch of the hotel discussing plans.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seemed impossible that they could get away from Gitalong, as, without the escort of the auto to carry the necessary supplies for an emergency, it would have been futile to think of navigating above the desert in an aeroplane.
