used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
agileadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading OFF WITH THE AIR RAIDERS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
aërial
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From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
a youthful male person
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
clumsinessnounUS /ˈklʌmzinəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
EaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF WITH THE AIR RAIDERS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
Pudgenoun
a short fat person
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
RAIDERSnounUS /ˈreɪdərz/
plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading OFF WITH THE AIR RAIDERS.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
stuntsnounUS /stʌnts/
plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF WITH THE AIR RAIDERS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
we're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
at the time that
From this reading Pudge was not so accustomed to being aboard one of the _Sea Eagles_ when starting out on a cruise.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His father, knowing the customary clumsiness of Pudge, had preferred as a rule that the fat boy stay upon the solid ground while his more agile chums attempted the aërial stunts.
whirnoun
sound of something in rapid motion
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF WITH THE AIR RAIDERS.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading But Pudge complained so much that Frank had thought it best to let him accompany them on this wonderful journey.
ZipverbUS /zɪp/
close with a zipper
From this reading "Zip! we're off!" cried Billy, as he heard the familiar whir of the motors, and felt the forward push of the sea and air craft.
