used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
anew
From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
fearless and daring
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
I'm
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From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
MumpsnounUS /mʌmps/
an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands
From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
navigatorsnounUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtərz/
plural of “navigator” — the ship's officer in charge of navigation
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THRILLING NEWS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
on one occasion
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
Perkins
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From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
Pudgenoun
a short fat person
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
seaplanenoun
an airplane that can land on or take off from water
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
snuglyadverbUS /ˈsnʌɡli/
fitting closely
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
THRILLINGadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading THRILLING NEWS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
trestlenounUS /ˈtresəl/
a supporting tower used to support a bridge
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
UlyssesnounUS /juːˈlɪsiz/
(Roman mythology) Roman spelling for Odysseus
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course that was Pudge, otherwise Ulysses Perkins, expressing his gratitude at the return of the gallant _Sea Eagle_ and the two bold air navigators.
we've
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From this reading "Don't ask a single question, Pudge!" called Billy, "until we've got her up the inclined plane, and snugly sheltered from the public view.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
at the time that
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Pudge was close by on the shore when the seaplane ran in to the foot of the wooden trestle, upon which the big seaplane was drawn on the wheeled carriage, built for that purpose, until it was once more safely housed in the hangar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mumps and mathematics, but I'm glad to see you boys get back safe again!"
