used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading "The international crisis is not being affected by the weather," Jack answered.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
Andy
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From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "The international crisis is not being affected by the weather," Jack answered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Only an impossible brand will prevent our getting away just as soon as we are ready.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Only an impossible brand will prevent our getting away just as soon as we are ready.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "The international crisis is not being affected by the weather," Jack answered.
Bentner
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From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading "Only an impossible brand will prevent our getting away just as soon as we are ready.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
without stop or interruption
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
power to direct or determine
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Weather permitting, of course," suggested Fred.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading "The international crisis is not being affected by the weather," Jack answered.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
exuberancenounUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/
joyful enthusiasm
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
Flures
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From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
Fred
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From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Only an impossible brand will prevent our getting away just as soon as we are ready.
gossipingnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəpɪŋ/
a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
HalifaxnounUS /ˈhælɪfæks/
provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "Only an impossible brand will prevent our getting away just as soon as we are ready.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading "The international crisis is not being affected by the weather," Jack answered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The international crisis is not being affected by the weather," Jack answered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
a small worthless amount
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
and nothing more
From this reading "Only an impossible brand will prevent our getting away just as soon as we are ready.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
attach to a support
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
not any; not one
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Weather permitting, of course," suggested Fred.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
on one occasion
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
and nothing more
From this reading "Only an impossible brand will prevent our getting away just as soon as we are ready.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Only an impossible brand will prevent our getting away just as soon as we are ready.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading "Weather permitting, of course," suggested Fred.
petrolnounUS /ˈpetroʊl/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading "Only an impossible brand will prevent our getting away just as soon as we are ready.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Only an impossible brand will prevent our getting away just as soon as we are ready.
recurring again and again
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
replenishverbUS /riˈplenɪʃ/
fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
in the near future
From this reading "Only an impossible brand will prevent our getting away just as soon as we are ready.
submergeverbUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/
sink below the surface; go under or as if under water
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Weather permitting, of course," suggested Fred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
thrillsnounUS /θrɪlz/
plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
we're
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From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "Weather permitting, of course," suggested Fred.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading "We return at once to Halifax," Jack continued, "replenish oil and petrol, mount a machine gun which already has been ordered there for us by wireless, and which will be secretly put into the hangar, so that no one will begin gossiping, and then we're off."
in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF TO EUROPE Accustomed as they were to excitement and thrills, it was with an exuberance which they could not entirely submerge or control that Big Jack, Don and Andy Flures repeated their instructions to Fred Bentner.
