additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition, he gave several of the townsmen the most thrilling experiences of their lives.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
BOHUNKUS
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From this reading WHERE IS BOHUNKUS?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
ChestertonnounUS /ˈtʃestərtən/
conservative English writer of the Roman Catholic persuasion; in addition to volumes of criticism and polemics he wrote detective novels featuring Father Brown (1874-1936)
From this reading Harvey Hamilton stayed in Chesterton till the close of the incidents just narrated.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Harvey Hamilton stayed in Chesterton till the close of the incidents just narrated.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading In addition, he gave several of the townsmen the most thrilling experiences of their lives.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
moving swiftly
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In addition, he gave several of the townsmen the most thrilling experiences of their lives.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Harvey Hamilton stayed in Chesterton till the close of the incidents just narrated.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading Harvey Hamilton stayed in Chesterton till the close of the incidents just narrated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harvey Hamilton stayed in Chesterton till the close of the incidents just narrated.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Harvey Hamilton stayed in Chesterton till the close of the incidents just narrated.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHERE IS BOHUNKUS?
and nothing more
From this reading Harvey Hamilton stayed in Chesterton till the close of the incidents just narrated.
go away from a place
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In addition, he gave several of the townsmen the most thrilling experiences of their lives.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In addition, he gave several of the townsmen the most thrilling experiences of their lives.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Harvey Hamilton stayed in Chesterton till the close of the incidents just narrated.
not any; not one
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harvey Hamilton stayed in Chesterton till the close of the incidents just narrated.
Pendar
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From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Harvey Hamilton stayed in Chesterton till the close of the incidents just narrated.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harvey Hamilton stayed in Chesterton till the close of the incidents just narrated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading In addition, he gave several of the townsmen the most thrilling experiences of their lives.
up to a particular time
From this reading Harvey Hamilton stayed in Chesterton till the close of the incidents just narrated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
townsmen
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From this reading In addition, he gave several of the townsmen the most thrilling experiences of their lives.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
at the time that
From this reading During the hours of waiting, he made several short flights in his aeroplane, and when he and Detective Pendar were called upon to give their evidence the flying machine was convenient.
in or at the place that
From this reading WHERE IS BOHUNKUS?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading His interest was so stirred that he had no wish to leave before their conclusion.
