used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HARMLESS AS A RATTLESNAKE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It's--it's about Strong and Taylor, sir, that I wished to speak," said Chance, twisting his cap in his hands.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It's--it's about Strong and Taylor, sir, that I wished to speak," said Chance, twisting his cap in his hands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HARMLESS AS A RATTLESNAKE.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but could I speak to you a moment?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but could I speak to you a moment?"
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading "It's--it's about Strong and Taylor, sir, that I wished to speak," said Chance, twisting his cap in his hands.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but could I speak to you a moment?"
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading His crafty face looked more fox-like and mean than ever.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
at any time
From this reading His crafty face looked more fox-like and mean than ever.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His crafty face looked more fox-like and mean than ever.
fox-like
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From this reading His crafty face looked more fox-like and mean than ever.
FreesnounUS /friːz/
plural of “free” — people who are free
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "It's--it's about Strong and Taylor, sir, that I wished to speak," said Chance, twisting his cap in his hands.
HARMLESSadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading HARMLESS AS A RATTLESNAKE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but could I speak to you a moment?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's--it's about Strong and Taylor, sir, that I wished to speak," said Chance, twisting his cap in his hands.
immediately past
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His crafty face looked more fox-like and mean than ever.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading His crafty face looked more fox-like and mean than ever.
a particular point in time
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but could I speak to you a moment?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His crafty face looked more fox-like and mean than ever.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but could I speak to you a moment?"
housing available for people to live in
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
RATTLESNAKEnounUS /ˈrætəlsneɪk/
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading HARMLESS AS A RATTLESNAKE.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's--it's about Strong and Taylor, sir, that I wished to speak," said Chance, twisting his cap in his hands.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but could I speak to you a moment?"
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
express in speech
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but could I speak to you a moment?"
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "It's--it's about Strong and Taylor, sir, that I wished to speak," said Chance, twisting his cap in his hands.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading "It's--it's about Strong and Taylor, sir, that I wished to speak," said Chance, twisting his cap in his hands.
testingnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His crafty face looked more fox-like and mean than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It's--it's about Strong and Taylor, sir, that I wished to speak," said Chance, twisting his cap in his hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but could I speak to you a moment?"
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading "It's--it's about Strong and Taylor, sir, that I wished to speak," said Chance, twisting his cap in his hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
which person or people
From this reading "Certainly; come in, Chance," rejoined Lieutenant De Frees, who was sitting in his quarters on the aviation testing ground the morning after the events narrated in our last chapter.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "It's--it's about Strong and Taylor, sir, that I wished to speak," said Chance, twisting his cap in his hands.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but could I speak to you a moment?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon, sir, but could I speak to you a moment?"
