used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PAIR OF PLANS.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading “Can you identify an aeroplane at that distance in the night-time?” asked Sam.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Can you identify an aeroplane at that distance in the night-time?” asked Sam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
any thing at all
From this reading “I’m sure I couldn’t do anything of the kind!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Can you identify an aeroplane at that distance in the night-time?” asked Sam.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Can you identify an aeroplane at that distance in the night-time?” asked Sam.
Bertha
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From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Can you identify an aeroplane at that distance in the night-time?” asked Sam.
couldn't
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From this reading “I’m sure I couldn’t do anything of the kind!”
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading “Can you identify an aeroplane at that distance in the night-time?” asked Sam.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I’m sure I couldn’t do anything of the kind!”
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
give expression to
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
moving swiftly
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m sure I couldn’t do anything of the kind!”
I'm
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From this reading “I’m sure I couldn’t do anything of the kind!”
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading “Can you identify an aeroplane at that distance in the night-time?” asked Sam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
Jimmie
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From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “I’m sure I couldn’t do anything of the kind!”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
night-time
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From this reading “Can you identify an aeroplane at that distance in the night-time?” asked Sam.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PAIR OF PLANS.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading A PAIR OF PLANS.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A PAIR OF PLANS.
having a point
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I don’t know as I can express it,” Jimmie replied, “but to me every flying machine has a method and manner of its own.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I’m sure I couldn’t do anything of the kind!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That other machine,” Jimmie observed glancing hastily in the direction pointed out by Sam, “looks to me like the _Bertha_.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Can you identify an aeroplane at that distance in the night-time?” asked Sam.
