used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading And above each shed was the name of the aeroplane it housed, printed in small letters.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Sheds had been provided for the accommodation of each type.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
adjunctsnounUS /ˈædʒʌŋkts/
plural of “adjunct” — something added to another thing but not an essential part of it
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading And above each shed was the name of the aeroplane it housed, printed in small letters.
aeroplanes
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From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
(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 aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And above each shed was the name of the aeroplane it housed, printed in small letters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Sheds had been provided for the accommodation of each type.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE MAN-BIRDS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading And above each shed was the name of the aeroplane it housed, printed in small letters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And above each shed was the name of the aeroplane it housed, printed in small letters.
the literary culture
From this reading And above each shed was the name of the aeroplane it housed, printed in small letters.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
MAN-BIRDS
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From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE MAN-BIRDS.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And above each shed was the name of the aeroplane it housed, printed in small letters.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE MAN-BIRDS.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
the local environment
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading And above each shed was the name of the aeroplane it housed, printed in small letters.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Sheds had been provided for the accommodation of each type.
quartered
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From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
seekersnounUS /ˈsiːkərz/
plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
sharpsnounUS /ʃɑːrps/
plural of “sharp” — a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
get rid of
From this reading And above each shed was the name of the aeroplane it housed, printed in small letters.
ShedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading Sheds had been provided for the accommodation of each type.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And above each shed was the name of the aeroplane it housed, printed in small letters.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GATHERING OF THE MAN-BIRDS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And above each shed was the name of the aeroplane it housed, printed in small letters.
weedingverbUS /ˈwiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “weed” — clear of weeds
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
which person or people
From this reading The locality had been chosen as removed from the reach of the ordinary run of curiosity seekers, who had flocked from all parts of the country to be present at the first tests of aeroplanes as actual naval adjuncts.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading The aeroplanes--a dozen in all, that had been selected by various naval "sharps" from all over the widely distributed portions of the country for the weeding out of the best type--were quartered in a broad meadow not far from the town of Hampton.
