used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOLT PROM THE BLUE.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A BOLT PROM THE BLUE.
BOLTnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading A BOLT PROM THE BLUE.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
ButterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading A council of war was in progress on the porch of the Prescott home.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The participants were the inseparable four.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A council of war was in progress on the porch of the Prescott home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A council of war was in progress on the porch of the Prescott home.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading The participants were the inseparable four.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
and nothing more
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
participantsnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənts/
plural of “participant” — someone who takes part in an activity
From this reading The participants were the inseparable four.
Peggy
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From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading A council of war was in progress on the porch of the Prescott home.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading A council of war was in progress on the porch of the Prescott home.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading A council of war was in progress on the porch of the Prescott home.
PROMnounUS /prɑːm/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading A BOLT PROM THE BLUE.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
sprainverbUS /spreɪn/
twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BOLT PROM THE BLUE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A council of war was in progress on the porch of the Prescott home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The participants were the inseparable four.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The broken ankle which both Peggy and Roy had dreaded, turned out to be only a sprain--affecting the same unlucky ankle that had been injured on the desert.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was a big relief, as a broken joint would have kept Roy effectually out of the aeroplane tests, as part of the machinery of the _Golden Butterfly_ was controlled by foot pressure.
