used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRIAL FLIGHT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
(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 When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
from appearances alone
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A sparse sprinkling of spectators from the village was already on the grounds, early as was the hour.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
contestantsnounUS /kənˈtestənts/
plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
Eagle'snounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A sparse sprinkling of spectators from the village was already on the grounds, early as was the hour.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A TRIAL FLIGHT.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A sparse sprinkling of spectators from the village was already on the grounds, early as was the hour.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
the act of giving
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
glistenedverbUS /ˈɡlɪsənd/
past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A sparse sprinkling of spectators from the village was already on the grounds, early as was the hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A sparse sprinkling of spectators from the village was already on the grounds, early as was the hour.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
limitlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətləs/
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
for more time
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
lubricatingverbUS /ˈluːbrəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “lubricate” — have lubricating properties
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
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 The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
with speed
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
get rid of
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
sparseadjectiveUS /spɑːrs/
not dense
From this reading A sparse sprinkling of spectators from the village was already on the grounds, early as was the hour.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading A sparse sprinkling of spectators from the village was already on the grounds, early as was the hour.
sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading A sparse sprinkling of spectators from the village was already on the grounds, early as was the hour.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
the rays of the sun
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
tanksnounUS /tæŋks/
plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading The Golden Eagle's fuel and lubricating tanks were quickly filled, and every bit of metal about her shone and glistened in the sunlight, making a score of bright points of light.
testingnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
the act of testing something
From this reading A TRIAL FLIGHT.
turn-buckles
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From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A sparse sprinkling of spectators from the village was already on the grounds, early as was the hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A sparse sprinkling of spectators from the village was already on the grounds, early as was the hour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
at the time that
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading They had delayed longer than they had intended to in making their start and already most of the other prospective contestants had concluded testing their engines or giving a final look over to brace wires and turn-buckles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the boys wheeled the Golden Eagle II out of its shed, the green plains which stretched in an apparently limitless level on all sides were flooded with bright sunshine.
