used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading "How long will it take to get an aeroplane ready?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Mr. Bell called the boys aside and said:
(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 The question came briskly, as did all Mr. Bell's speeches.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "How long will it take to get an aeroplane ready?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Mr. Bell called the boys aside and said:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The question came briskly, as did all Mr. Bell's speeches.
on or to one side
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Mr. Bell called the boys aside and said:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Mr. Bell called the boys aside and said:
Bell'snounUS /belz/
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The question came briskly, as did all Mr. Bell's speeches.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Mr. Bell called the boys aside and said:
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Mr. Bell called the boys aside and said:
of short duration or distance
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading The question came briskly, as did all Mr. Bell's speeches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Mr. Bell called the boys aside and said:
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The question came briskly, as did all Mr. Bell's speeches.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The question came briskly, as did all Mr. Bell's speeches.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "How long will it take to get an aeroplane ready?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
How
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From this reading "How long will it take to get an aeroplane ready?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Mr. Bell called the boys aside and said:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How long will it take to get an aeroplane ready?"
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 "How long will it take to get an aeroplane ready?"
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Mr. Bell called the boys aside and said:
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
the middle of the day
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
professor'snounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question came briskly, as did all Mr. Bell's speeches.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "How long will it take to get an aeroplane ready?"
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
Roy's
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From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Immediately after breakfast Mr. Bell called the boys aside and said:
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The question came briskly, as did all Mr. Bell's speeches.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
carry out
From this reading "How long will it take to get an aeroplane ready?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I think I can promise to have a machine ready for flight by noon," was Roy's rejoinder after a brief interval of thought.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DESERT FIGHT There was too much before them for the party to spend much time in speculation concerning the professor's sudden disappearance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "How long will it take to get an aeroplane ready?"
