used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When, however, Garry detailed his story, the face of Don's uncle took on a serious look.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
airportnounUS /ˈerpɔːrt/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading The airport executive was in high spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
AVENGINGverbUS /əˈvendʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
a person who is in charge
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
power to direct or determine
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading When, however, Garry detailed his story, the face of Don's uncle took on a serious look.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
Don'snounUS /dɑːnz/
possessive form of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading When, however, Garry detailed his story, the face of Don's uncle took on a serious look.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading The airport executive was in high spirits.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When, however, Garry detailed his story, the face of Don's uncle took on a serious look.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
former's
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From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
Garry
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From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
Garry's
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From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The airport executive was in high spirits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When, however, Garry detailed his story, the face of Don's uncle took on a serious look.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When, however, Garry detailed his story, the face of Don's uncle took on a serious look.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
McLeod
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From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When, however, Garry detailed his story, the face of Don's uncle took on a serious look.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When, however, Garry detailed his story, the face of Don's uncle took on a serious look.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading When, however, Garry detailed his story, the face of Don's uncle took on a serious look.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
in the near future
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The airport executive was in high spirits.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When, however, Garry detailed his story, the face of Don's uncle took on a serious look.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading They sat talking for some time: then, as Garry's frequent trips to the balcony became noticeable, the man asked their reason and Garry explained their intention.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading When, however, Garry detailed his story, the face of Don's uncle took on a serious look.
Vance
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From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
at the time that
From this reading When, however, Garry detailed his story, the face of Don's uncle took on a serious look.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he finished his story, the control chief, Vance, with Doc Morgan, came out from town, in the former's car: soon afterward Mr. McLeod drove back from his trip with the mail.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading AVENGING WINGS Soon after Don flew away with his younger chum, Garry was rejoined by the control assistant.
