used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
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aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading A wild, reckless feeling, born of the thrilling sensation of aerial riding, came over Peggy.
aeroplanes
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From this reading Other figures could be glimpsed too, now, running about excitedly outside the barn-like structure housing the Mortlake aeroplanes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN A STORM Dwarfed to the merest midgets, the figures about the Prescott house waved enthusiastically, as the golden-winged monoplane made a graceful swoop high above the elms and maples surrounding it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Guess they think you are stealing a march on them," drawled Lieut. Bradbury.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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barn-like
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From this reading Other figures could be glimpsed too, now, running about excitedly outside the barn-like structure housing the Mortlake aeroplanes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Other figures could be glimpsed too, now, running about excitedly outside the barn-like structure housing the Mortlake aeroplanes.
brought into existence
From this reading A wild, reckless feeling, born of the thrilling sensation of aerial riding, came over Peggy.
BradburynounUS /ˈbrædberi/
United States writer of science fiction (born 1920)
From this reading "Guess they think you are stealing a march on them," drawled Lieut. Bradbury.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A wild, reckless feeling, born of the thrilling sensation of aerial riding, came over Peggy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Other figures could be glimpsed too, now, running about excitedly outside the barn-like structure housing the Mortlake aeroplanes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She would do it--she would.
drawledverbUS /drɔːld/
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading "Guess they think you are stealing a march on them," drawled Lieut. Bradbury.
DwarfedverbUS /dwɔːrft/
past form of “dwarf” — make appear small by comparison
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elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
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enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
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excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading Other figures could be glimpsed too, now, running about excitedly outside the barn-like structure housing the Mortlake aeroplanes.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A wild, reckless feeling, born of the thrilling sensation of aerial riding, came over Peggy.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
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glimpsedverbUS /ɡlɪmpst/
past form of “glimpse” — catch a glimpse of or see briefly
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golden-winged
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characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
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expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Guess they think you are stealing a march on them," drawled Lieut. Bradbury.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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housingnounUS /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Other figures could be glimpsed too, now, running about excitedly outside the barn-like structure housing the Mortlake aeroplanes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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Lieut
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From this reading "Guess they think you are stealing a march on them," drawled Lieut. Bradbury.
produced by a manufacturing process
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maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
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march in a procession
From this reading "Guess they think you are stealing a march on them," drawled Lieut. Bradbury.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
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midgetsnounUS /ˈmɪdʒəts/
plural of “midget” — a person who is markedly small
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monoplanenounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪn/
an airplane with a single wing
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Mortlake
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Other figures could be glimpsed too, now, running about excitedly outside the barn-like structure housing the Mortlake aeroplanes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A wild, reckless feeling, born of the thrilling sensation of aerial riding, came over Peggy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Guess they think you are stealing a march on them," drawled Lieut. Bradbury.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other figures could be glimpsed too, now, running about excitedly outside the barn-like structure housing the Mortlake aeroplanes.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Other figures could be glimpsed too, now, running about excitedly outside the barn-like structure housing the Mortlake aeroplanes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A wild, reckless feeling, born of the thrilling sensation of aerial riding, came over Peggy.
Peggy
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From this reading A wild, reckless feeling, born of the thrilling sensation of aerial riding, came over Peggy.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
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recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading A wild, reckless feeling, born of the thrilling sensation of aerial riding, came over Peggy.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading A wild, reckless feeling, born of the thrilling sensation of aerial riding, came over Peggy.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Other figures could be glimpsed too, now, running about excitedly outside the barn-like structure housing the Mortlake aeroplanes.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading A wild, reckless feeling, born of the thrilling sensation of aerial riding, came over Peggy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would do it--she would.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading "Guess they think you are stealing a march on them," drawled Lieut. Bradbury.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
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structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Other figures could be glimpsed too, now, running about excitedly outside the barn-like structure housing the Mortlake aeroplanes.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
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swoopnounUS /swuːp/
(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Guess they think you are stealing a march on them," drawled Lieut. Bradbury.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Guess they think you are stealing a march on them," drawled Lieut. Bradbury.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Guess they think you are stealing a march on them," drawled Lieut. Bradbury.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading A wild, reckless feeling, born of the thrilling sensation of aerial riding, came over Peggy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Other figures could be glimpsed too, now, running about excitedly outside the barn-like structure housing the Mortlake aeroplanes.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
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marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A wild, reckless feeling, born of the thrilling sensation of aerial riding, came over Peggy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would do it--she would.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Guess they think you are stealing a march on them," drawled Lieut. Bradbury.
