used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Come on, let’s hurry up and find out,” and Jack started on a run for the shed.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading “Somebody’s started up the motor!” exclaimed Jack, in a voice in which anger mingled with astonishment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he reached the door, clouds of blue smoke met him.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “Somebody’s started up the motor!” exclaimed Jack, in a voice in which anger mingled with astonishment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “That’s right,” echoed Tom indignantly, “wonder who on earth it can be?”
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading As he reached the door, clouds of blue smoke met him.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “That’s right,” echoed Tom indignantly, “wonder who on earth it can be?”
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading As he reached the door, clouds of blue smoke met him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on, let’s hurry up and find out,” and Jack started on a run for the shed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he reached the door, clouds of blue smoke met him.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “That’s right,” echoed Tom indignantly, “wonder who on earth it can be?”
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “That’s right,” echoed Tom indignantly, “wonder who on earth it can be?”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Somebody’s started up the motor!” exclaimed Jack, in a voice in which anger mingled with astonishment.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Come on, let’s hurry up and find out,” and Jack started on a run for the shed.
moving swiftly
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Come on, let’s hurry up and find out,” and Jack started on a run for the shed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he reached the door, clouds of blue smoke met him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he reached the door, clouds of blue smoke met him.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “Come on, let’s hurry up and find out,” and Jack started on a run for the shed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Somebody’s started up the motor!” exclaimed Jack, in a voice in which anger mingled with astonishment.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading “That’s right,” echoed Tom indignantly, “wonder who on earth it can be?”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “That’s right,” echoed Tom indignantly, “wonder who on earth it can be?”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Somebody’s started up the motor!” exclaimed Jack, in a voice in which anger mingled with astonishment.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
let's
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From this reading “Come on, let’s hurry up and find out,” and Jack started on a run for the shed.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As he reached the door, clouds of blue smoke met him.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading “Somebody’s started up the motor!” exclaimed Jack, in a voice in which anger mingled with astonishment.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading “Somebody’s started up the motor!” exclaimed Jack, in a voice in which anger mingled with astonishment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he reached the door, clouds of blue smoke met him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Come on, let’s hurry up and find out,” and Jack started on a run for the shed.
Racer's
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From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As he reached the door, clouds of blue smoke met him.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “That’s right,” echoed Tom indignantly, “wonder who on earth it can be?”
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Come on, let’s hurry up and find out,” and Jack started on a run for the shed.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
get rid of
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading As he reached the door, clouds of blue smoke met him.
Somebody'snounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading “Somebody’s started up the motor!” exclaimed Jack, in a voice in which anger mingled with astonishment.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Somebody’s started up the motor!” exclaimed Jack, in a voice in which anger mingled with astonishment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
That's
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From this reading “That’s right,” echoed Tom indignantly, “wonder who on earth it can be?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
male cat
From this reading “That’s right,” echoed Tom indignantly, “wonder who on earth it can be?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Somebody’s started up the motor!” exclaimed Jack, in a voice in which anger mingled with astonishment.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Somebody’s started up the motor!” exclaimed Jack, in a voice in which anger mingled with astonishment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On returning to the Flying Road Racer’s shed that afternoon, the lads’ ears were saluted by a buzzing, roaring sound that they instantly recognized.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Somebody’s started up the motor!” exclaimed Jack, in a voice in which anger mingled with astonishment.
which person or people
From this reading “That’s right,” echoed Tom indignantly, “wonder who on earth it can be?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Somebody’s started up the motor!” exclaimed Jack, in a voice in which anger mingled with astonishment.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “That’s right,” echoed Tom indignantly, “wonder who on earth it can be?”
