Chapter XI · The Army Airship

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading “I’d give anything to see an aeroplane in action.”

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “I’d give anything to see an aeroplane in action.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

any thing at all

From this reading “I’d give anything to see an aeroplane in action.”

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Lieutenant Duvall proved as good as his word.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading “Gee, I envy you fellows,” said Paul Perkins wistfully, when he heard of the contemplated excursion.

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From this reading Lieutenant Duvall proved as good as his word.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading “Gee, I envy you fellows,” said Paul Perkins wistfully, when he heard of the contemplated excursion.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

divisible by two

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading “Gee, I envy you fellows,” said Paul Perkins wistfully, when he heard of the contemplated excursion.

-ing form of “experiment” — to conduct a test or investigation

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading “Gee, I envy you fellows,” said Paul Perkins wistfully, when he heard of the contemplated excursion.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated

From this reading “Gee, I envy you fellows,” said Paul Perkins wistfully, when he heard of the contemplated excursion.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “I’d give anything to see an aeroplane in action.”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Lieutenant Duvall proved as good as his word.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “Gee, I envy you fellows,” said Paul Perkins wistfully, when he heard of the contemplated excursion.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Lieutenant Duvall proved as good as his word.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Gee, I envy you fellows,” said Paul Perkins wistfully, when he heard of the contemplated excursion.

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From this reading “I’d give anything to see an aeroplane in action.”

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

and nothing more

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Lieutenant Duvall proved as good as his word.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

engage in

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

a brief written record

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading “Gee, I envy you fellows,” said Paul Perkins wistfully, when he heard of the contemplated excursion.

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From this reading “Gee, I envy you fellows,” said Paul Perkins wistfully, when he heard of the contemplated excursion.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Lieutenant Duvall proved as good as his word.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

precisely, exactly

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Gee, I envy you fellows,” said Paul Perkins wistfully, when he heard of the contemplated excursion.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If the weather proved right, the note added, there was even a possibility that a short flight might be attempted, just to show the boys something of the newest idea in army equipment.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

at the time that

From this reading “Gee, I envy you fellows,” said Paul Perkins wistfully, when he heard of the contemplated excursion.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

in a wistful manner

From this reading “Gee, I envy you fellows,” said Paul Perkins wistfully, when he heard of the contemplated excursion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Lieutenant Duvall proved as good as his word.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading One afternoon, not long before cold weather set in in real earnest, Rob received word that if, on the ensuing Saturday, he and his two chums would call at the old mansion they would be enabled to see for themselves the aeroplane with which the army was experimenting, Lieutenant Duvall having been selected to make the tests.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Gee, I envy you fellows,” said Paul Perkins wistfully, when he heard of the contemplated excursion.