used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
aeroplanes
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From this reading No matter where the talk started, aeroplanes seized it and flew away with it.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading He would have had every man, woman, and child in America working to give America wings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No matter where the talk started, aeroplanes seized it and flew away with it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No matter where the talk started, aeroplanes seized it and flew away with it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He would have had every man, woman, and child in America working to give America wings.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
crusadenounUS /kruːˈseɪd/
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He would have had every man, woman, and child in America working to give America wings.
fanaticismnounUS /fəˈnætəsɪzəm/
excessive intolerance of opposing views
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading No matter where the talk started, aeroplanes seized it and flew away with it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He would have had every man, woman, and child in America working to give America wings.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have had every man, woman, and child in America working to give America wings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
itchverbUS /ɪtʃ/
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
engage in
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter where the talk started, aeroplanes seized it and flew away with it.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
a particular point in time
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
not any; not one
From this reading No matter where the talk started, aeroplanes seized it and flew away with it.
nonplussedadjectiveUS /nɑːnˈplʌst/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
and nothing more
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading No matter where the talk started, aeroplanes seized it and flew away with it.
singlenessnoun
without hypocrisy
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No matter where the talk started, aeroplanes seized it and flew away with it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading No matter where the talk started, aeroplanes seized it and flew away with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a man preaching a crusade, and he preached it with an intensity, a fire, a grim fanaticism that caught and carried away his hearers if only for a moment of enthusiasm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No matter where the talk started, aeroplanes seized it and flew away with it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading He had the gift to make men see, and such singleness of purpose as somewhat nonplussed the careless and irritated them with the itch of accusing uneasiness.
WaitenounUS /weɪt/
United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888)
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
in or at the place that
From this reading No matter where the talk started, aeroplanes seized it and flew away with it.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading He would have had every man, woman, and child in America working to give America wings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In those days it was impossible to carry on a conversation with Potter Waite on any subject but aviation.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He would have had every man, woman, and child in America working to give America wings.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He would have had every man, woman, and child in America working to give America wings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have had every man, woman, and child in America working to give America wings.
