used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had almost reached the machine when it bounded upward and glided beyond his grasp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He had almost reached the machine when it bounded upward and glided beyond his grasp.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading He had almost reached the machine when it bounded upward and glided beyond his grasp.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The sight roused Bill, who dashed forward to intercept it.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading PEACEFUL OVERTURES FAIL.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The sight roused Bill, who dashed forward to intercept it.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading He had almost reached the machine when it bounded upward and glided beyond his grasp.
hold firmly
From this reading He had almost reached the machine when it bounded upward and glided beyond his grasp.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had almost reached the machine when it bounded upward and glided beyond his grasp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had almost reached the machine when it bounded upward and glided beyond his grasp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had almost reached the machine when it bounded upward and glided beyond his grasp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading The sight roused Bill, who dashed forward to intercept it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sight roused Bill, who dashed forward to intercept it.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He had almost reached the machine when it bounded upward and glided beyond his grasp.
in motion
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
OVERTURESnounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃʊrz/
plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading PEACEFUL OVERTURES FAIL.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
PEACEFULadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading PEACEFUL OVERTURES FAIL.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had almost reached the machine when it bounded upward and glided beyond his grasp.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The sight roused Bill, who dashed forward to intercept it.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight roused Bill, who dashed forward to intercept it.
move hurridly
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sight roused Bill, who dashed forward to intercept it.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
directed up
From this reading He had almost reached the machine when it bounded upward and glided beyond his grasp.
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In an instant the blades were spinning round with tremendous velocity, and the aeroplane began moving over the ground with fast increasing speed.
at the time that
From this reading He had almost reached the machine when it bounded upward and glided beyond his grasp.
which person or people
From this reading The sight roused Bill, who dashed forward to intercept it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The revolution of the propeller of course started the engine, with such a terrific outburst of noise that Bill instinctively drew back a pace or two.
