Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

plural of “airship” — a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading I am not an aviator, nor am I a dealer in airships.

(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 “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am not an aviator, nor am I a dealer in airships.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

make certain of

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading I am not an aviator, nor am I a dealer in airships.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading I’m a banker here in Denver.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading I am not an aviator, nor am I a dealer in airships.

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading I’m a banker here in Denver.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The quiet life for mine.

a man of refinement

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

come to pass

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I’m a banker here in Denver.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

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From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I’m a banker here in Denver.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

and nothing more

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The quiet life for mine.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The quiet life for mine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

used to form the superlative

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

a form of address for a man

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I am not an aviator, nor am I a dealer in airships.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am not an aviator, nor am I a dealer in airships.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The quiet life for mine.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

at the time that

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I admit it does sound like a fairy story,” said that gentleman with a smile, “but I assure you it is all plain facts.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ON THE TRAIL “How in the world does it happen that you have an airship, just when one is most needed?” asked Jerry, as he and his chums seated themselves near Mr. Montrose.