used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He promised to take any and all of the campers flying if his machine was in good order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He promised to take any and all of the campers flying if his machine was in good order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How on earth did you happen to land here?" asked someone.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading He promised to take any and all of the campers flying if his machine was in good order.
clackverbUS /klæk/
make a rattling sound
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How on earth did you happen to land here?" asked someone.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "How on earth did you happen to land here?" asked someone.
every person
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
moving swiftly
From this reading He promised to take any and all of the campers flying if his machine was in good order.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He promised to take any and all of the campers flying if his machine was in good order.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
come to pass
From this reading "How on earth did you happen to land here?" asked someone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He promised to take any and all of the campers flying if his machine was in good order.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "How on earth did you happen to land here?" asked someone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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From this reading "How on earth did you happen to land here?" asked someone.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He promised to take any and all of the campers flying if his machine was in good order.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "How on earth did you happen to land here?" asked someone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He promised to take any and all of the campers flying if his machine was in good order.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "How on earth did you happen to land here?" asked someone.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He promised to take any and all of the campers flying if his machine was in good order.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He promised to take any and all of the campers flying if his machine was in good order.
REMITverbUS /riˈmɪt/
send (money) in payment
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "How on earth did you happen to land here?" asked someone.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
carry out
From this reading He promised to take any and all of the campers flying if his machine was in good order.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He promised to take any and all of the campers flying if his machine was in good order.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
tinkeringverbUS /ˈtɪŋkərɪŋ/
-ing form of “tinker” — do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
male cat
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He thought it needed a little tinkering, however, as he had noticed a little clicking sound above the usual clack and hum of the motor.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
precisely as stated
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLEASE REMIT Of course everyone was vastly interested in Mr. Tom Smith and his aeroplane.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How on earth did you happen to land here?" asked someone.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That young man, however, exhibited a modest demeanor which was very pleasant to members of his sex.
