used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Winston and Kerama were working a slide rule while Farid read figures.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Winston and Kerama were working a slide rule while Farid read figures.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then the scientist looked up and gave the boys a big grin.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Everyone was busy on equipment, or studying Sanborn tracings.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The boys waited until Winston gave a number, which Kerama marked on the pad he carried.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Everyone was busy on equipment, or studying Sanborn tracings.
every person
From this reading Everyone was busy on equipment, or studying Sanborn tracings.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
Farid
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From this reading Winston and Kerama were working a slide rule while Farid read figures.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Winston and Kerama were working a slide rule while Farid read figures.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The boys waited until Winston gave a number, which Kerama marked on the pad he carried.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Then the scientist looked up and gave the boys a big grin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys waited until Winston gave a number, which Kerama marked on the pad he carried.
Kerama
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From this reading Winston and Kerama were working a slide rule while Farid read figures.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then the scientist looked up and gave the boys a big grin.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The boys waited until Winston gave a number, which Kerama marked on the pad he carried.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The boys waited until Winston gave a number, which Kerama marked on the pad he carried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everyone was busy on equipment, or studying Sanborn tracings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Everyone was busy on equipment, or studying Sanborn tracings.
padnounUS /pæd/
a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
From this reading The boys waited until Winston gave a number, which Kerama marked on the pad he carried.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Winston and Kerama were working a slide rule while Farid read figures.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Winston and Kerama were working a slide rule while Farid read figures.
Sanborn
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From this reading Everyone was busy on equipment, or studying Sanborn tracings.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Then the scientist looked up and gave the boys a big grin.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading Winston and Kerama were working a slide rule while Farid read figures.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Everyone was busy on equipment, or studying Sanborn tracings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the scientist looked up and gave the boys a big grin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
tracings
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From this reading Everyone was busy on equipment, or studying Sanborn tracings.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The boys waited until Winston gave a number, which Kerama marked on the pad he carried.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then the scientist looked up and gave the boys a big grin.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The boys waited until Winston gave a number, which Kerama marked on the pad he carried.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Winston and Kerama were working a slide rule while Farid read figures.
at the time that
From this reading The Space Mystery There was an air of excitement at the project when the boys arrived there the following morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boys waited until Winston gave a number, which Kerama marked on the pad he carried.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Winston and Kerama were working a slide rule while Farid read figures.
Winston
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From this reading Winston and Kerama were working a slide rule while Farid read figures.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Winston and Kerama were working a slide rule while Farid read figures.
