used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading His engine answered with a roar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He glanced at the wheels, to see that the chocks were in front of them, then scrambled into the cabin and touched the starter.
atremble
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From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He glanced at the wheels, to see that the chocks were in front of them, then scrambled into the cabin and touched the starter.
chocks
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From this reading He glanced at the wheels, to see that the chocks were in front of them, then scrambled into the cabin and touched the starter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jimmy throttled it down until it was idling gently.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading His engine answered with a roar.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment he sat listening to it.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He glanced at the wheels, to see that the chocks were in front of them, then scrambled into the cabin and touched the starter.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Jimmy throttled it down until it was idling gently.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He glanced at the wheels, to see that the chocks were in front of them, then scrambled into the cabin and touched the starter.
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He glanced at the wheels, to see that the chocks were in front of them, then scrambled into the cabin and touched the starter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
idlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/
having no employment
From this reading Jimmy throttled it down until it was idling gently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jimmy throttled it down until it was idling gently.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading For a moment he sat listening to it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment he sat listening to it.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
QuestnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading His engine answered with a roar.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading For a moment he sat listening to it.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading He glanced at the wheels, to see that the chocks were in front of them, then scrambled into the cabin and touched the starter.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
starternounUS /ˈstɑːrtər/
an electric motor for starting an engine
From this reading He glanced at the wheels, to see that the chocks were in front of them, then scrambled into the cabin and touched the starter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He glanced at the wheels, to see that the chocks were in front of them, then scrambled into the cabin and touched the starter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He glanced at the wheels, to see that the chocks were in front of them, then scrambled into the cabin and touched the starter.
throttledverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəld/
past form of “throttle” — place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading Jimmy throttled it down until it was idling gently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
having come into contact
From this reading He glanced at the wheels, to see that the chocks were in front of them, then scrambled into the cabin and touched the starter.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Jimmy throttled it down until it was idling gently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He glanced at the wheels, to see that the chocks were in front of them, then scrambled into the cabin and touched the starter.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading He glanced at the wheels, to see that the chocks were in front of them, then scrambled into the cabin and touched the starter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Flight in Quest of News Fairly atremble with eagerness, Jimmy ran out into the hangar and made a rapid inspection of his plane, to see that everything was right.
