used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
(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 He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
gotten under control
From this reading It contained the rules and regulations governing the first day's tests.
contestantsnounUS /kənˈtestənts/
plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions
From this reading He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
CRUISEverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading THE START OF THE SKY CRUISE.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It contained the rules and regulations governing the first day's tests.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
foldernounUS /ˈfoʊldər/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading It contained the rules and regulations governing the first day's tests.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
hacksnounUS /hæks/
plural of “hack” — one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained the rules and regulations governing the first day's tests.
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From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE START OF THE SKY CRUISE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading It contained the rules and regulations governing the first day's tests.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It contained the rules and regulations governing the first day's tests.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE START OF THE SKY CRUISE.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE START OF THE SKY CRUISE.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading It contained the rules and regulations governing the first day's tests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE START OF THE SKY CRUISE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The first flight is to be to Cape Charles and return, a distance of sixty miles, approximately," announced Jimsy the next morning.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A hasty breakfast was followed by a quick trip to the grounds in one of the ancient hacks that seem to swarm in Hampton.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He held in his hand a small blue folder which had been issued to all the contestants.
