used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
in addition
From this reading Besides informing the boys of his presence, the signal also conveyed the intelligence that he was in need of assistance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Besides informing the boys of his presence, the signal also conveyed the intelligence that he was in need of assistance.
aviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides informing the boys of his presence, the signal also conveyed the intelligence that he was in need of assistance.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Besides informing the boys of his presence, the signal also conveyed the intelligence that he was in need of assistance.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading JIMMIE’S DARING FEAT.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I wish I had a ladder long enough to reach him!”
FEATnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading JIMMIE’S DARING FEAT.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Jimmie grumbled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I wish I had a ladder long enough to reach him!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides informing the boys of his presence, the signal also conveyed the intelligence that he was in need of assistance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I wish I had a ladder long enough to reach him!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides informing the boys of his presence, the signal also conveyed the intelligence that he was in need of assistance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wish I had a ladder long enough to reach him!”
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Besides informing the boys of his presence, the signal also conveyed the intelligence that he was in need of assistance.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Besides informing the boys of his presence, the signal also conveyed the intelligence that he was in need of assistance.
Jimmie
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From this reading Jimmie grumbled.
JIMMIE'S
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From this reading JIMMIE’S DARING FEAT.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading “I wish I had a ladder long enough to reach him!”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “I wish I had a ladder long enough to reach him!”
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Besides informing the boys of his presence, the signal also conveyed the intelligence that he was in need of assistance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Besides informing the boys of his presence, the signal also conveyed the intelligence that he was in need of assistance.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “I wish I had a ladder long enough to reach him!”
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides informing the boys of his presence, the signal also conveyed the intelligence that he was in need of assistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides informing the boys of his presence, the signal also conveyed the intelligence that he was in need of assistance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In ten minutes all doubts as to the identity of the aviator were dissipated by a signal from the sky which the boys all understood.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I wish I had a ladder long enough to reach him!”
