used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
Barr
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From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
can't
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From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
set up or found
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
Fred
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From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
hold firmly
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
mechanicnounUS /məˈkænɪk/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading There was a sound of splintering metal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
not any; not one
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
Reade
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From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
red-headed
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From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading THE SAND STORM.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
Slade
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From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
smashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was a sound of splintering metal.
splinteringnounUS /ˈsplɪntərɪŋ/
the act of chipping something
From this reading There was a sound of splintering metal.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE SAND STORM.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SAND STORM.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There!
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
wrenchverbUS /rentʃ/
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading Rushing out in the direction of the cries, the boys found Billy struggling in the grasp of Fred Reade, Luther Barr, and Slade, while the red-headed mechanic was striking at the aeroplane with a big wrench.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If we can’t fly any more, no more can you,” he exclaimed viciously, making a savage smash at the engine.
