used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UP IN A WAR MONOPLANE "We're certainly in great luck!"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading This was natural, since he had the "flying bee" largely developed and was wild over everything that had to do with aviation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading This was natural, since he had the "flying bee" largely developed and was wild over everything that had to do with aviation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
a youthful male person
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
bugnounUS /bʌɡ/
general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading UP IN A WAR MONOPLANE "We're certainly in great luck!"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading This was natural, since he had the "flying bee" largely developed and was wild over everything that had to do with aviation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This was natural, since he had the "flying bee" largely developed and was wild over everything that had to do with aviation.
one or the other of two
From this reading Bud was probably much more excited than either of the others.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading This was natural, since he had the "flying bee" largely developed and was wild over everything that had to do with aviation.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Bud was probably much more excited than either of the others.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
moving swiftly
From this reading This was natural, since he had the "flying bee" largely developed and was wild over everything that had to do with aviation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading UP IN A WAR MONOPLANE "We're certainly in great luck!"
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was natural, since he had the "flying bee" largely developed and was wild over everything that had to do with aviation.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UP IN A WAR MONOPLANE "We're certainly in great luck!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading This was natural, since he had the "flying bee" largely developed and was wild over everything that had to do with aviation.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading UP IN A WAR MONOPLANE "We're certainly in great luck!"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
MONOPLANEnounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪn/
an airplane with a single wing
From this reading UP IN A WAR MONOPLANE "We're certainly in great luck!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bud was probably much more excited than either of the others.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Bud was probably much more excited than either of the others.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading This was natural, since he had the "flying bee" largely developed and was wild over everything that had to do with aviation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
others
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From this reading Bud was probably much more excited than either of the others.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This was natural, since he had the "flying bee" largely developed and was wild over everything that had to do with aviation.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Bud was probably much more excited than either of the others.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This was natural, since he had the "flying bee" largely developed and was wild over everything that had to do with aviation.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bud was probably much more excited than either of the others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was natural, since he had the "flying bee" largely developed and was wild over everything that had to do with aviation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UP IN A WAR MONOPLANE "We're certainly in great luck!"
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading UP IN A WAR MONOPLANE "We're certainly in great luck!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bud was probably much more excited than either of the others.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Hugh said to the other two scouts, as they stood and watched the "bug in the sky" growing larger and larger, the monoplane being now headed for the camp.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
We're
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From this reading UP IN A WAR MONOPLANE "We're certainly in great luck!"
which person or people
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading This was natural, since he had the "flying bee" largely developed and was wild over everything that had to do with aviation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It nearly always happens that way, you remember," said Bud, who had been through frequent campaigns with his leader and could look back to many experiences that come the way of but few Boy Scouts.
