adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They swarmed about the aerodromes and almost drove the mechanics and aviators crazy with the ridiculous questions they asked.
adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
aerodromesnounUS /ˈerədroʊmz/
plural of “aerodrome” — an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading They swarmed about the aerodromes and almost drove the mechanics and aviators crazy with the ridiculous questions they asked.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They swarmed about the aerodromes and almost drove the mechanics and aviators crazy with the ridiculous questions they asked.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They swarmed about the aerodromes and almost drove the mechanics and aviators crazy with the ridiculous questions they asked.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
aviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading They swarmed about the aerodromes and almost drove the mechanics and aviators crazy with the ridiculous questions they asked.
Barnes
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From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
BillynounUS /ˈbɪli/
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading They swarmed about the aerodromes and almost drove the mechanics and aviators crazy with the ridiculous questions they asked.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading They swarmed about the aerodromes and almost drove the mechanics and aviators crazy with the ridiculous questions they asked.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
flappernounUS /ˈflæpər/
a young woman in the 1920s who flaunted her unconventional conduct and dress
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
GrasshoppernounUS /ˈɡræshɑːpər/
terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
GRASSHOPPER'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GRASSHOPPER'S MISHAP.
gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
machine'snounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
possessive form of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
madamnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading They swarmed about the aerodromes and almost drove the mechanics and aviators crazy with the ridiculous questions they asked.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
MISHAPnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading THE GRASSHOPPER'S MISHAP.
misternounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading They swarmed about the aerodromes and almost drove the mechanics and aviators crazy with the ridiculous questions they asked.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
rejoinedverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading They swarmed about the aerodromes and almost drove the mechanics and aviators crazy with the ridiculous questions they asked.
SchmidtnounUS /ʃmɪt/
German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading They swarmed about the aerodromes and almost drove the mechanics and aviators crazy with the ridiculous questions they asked.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GRASSHOPPER'S MISHAP.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They swarmed about the aerodromes and almost drove the mechanics and aviators crazy with the ridiculous questions they asked.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "That's to keep the flies off, madam," gravely rejoined Billy Barnes, who happened to be standing by, assisting Schmidt to adjust his planes.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Oh, mister, what's that flapper for?" inquired a woman with a green dress and a red parasol of old Schmidt, the owner of the eccentric Green Grasshopper, indicating that machine's propeller.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The grounds by noon were fairly alive with crowds of curious men, women and children, and every train brought more.
