afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
(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 "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank immediately opened wide the door and bade the other welcome.
aviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Frank immediately opened wide the door and bade the other welcome.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
for the reason that
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NEWS BY WIRELESS.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Frank quickly read the contents of the note.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
greatly pleased
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Frank immediately opened wide the door and bade the other welcome.
divisible by two
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank immediately opened wide the door and bade the other welcome.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
Grande
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From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Frank immediately opened wide the door and bade the other welcome.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS BY WIRELESS.
NixonnounUS /ˈnɪksən/
vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
a brief written record
From this reading Frank quickly read the contents of the note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Frank immediately opened wide the door and bade the other welcome.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Frank immediately opened wide the door and bade the other welcome.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
with speed
From this reading Frank quickly read the contents of the note.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank immediately opened wide the door and bade the other welcome.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
accept gladly
From this reading Frank immediately opened wide the door and bade the other welcome.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
which person or people
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Frank immediately opened wide the door and bade the other welcome.
WIRELESSnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading NEWS BY WIRELESS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He even held out his hand, and made the French aviator feel that they were delighted to know he was to be with them.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "First of all be pleased to read what Major Nixon has written here," said M. Le Grande, after being introduced to the other boys, who were surveying him with natural curiosity, because they, too, recognized his well-known name.
