used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading “Make it later,” advised Bob.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “For I don’t believe Noddy is going to be very expert in managing our _Comet_,” commented the tall lad.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Make it later,” advised Bob.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
CometnounUS /ˈkɑːmət/
(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
From this reading “For I don’t believe Noddy is going to be very expert in managing our _Comet_,” commented the tall lad.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading “For I don’t believe Noddy is going to be very expert in managing our _Comet_,” commented the tall lad.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
croppernounUS /ˈkrɑːpər/
small farmers and tenants
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
dirigiblenoun
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
don't
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From this reading “For I don’t believe Noddy is going to be very expert in managing our _Comet_,” commented the tall lad.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading “For I don’t believe Noddy is going to be very expert in managing our _Comet_,” commented the tall lad.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “For I don’t believe Noddy is going to be very expert in managing our _Comet_,” commented the tall lad.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
gashverbUS /ɡæʃ/
cut open
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
the act of departing
From this reading “For I don’t believe Noddy is going to be very expert in managing our _Comet_,” commented the tall lad.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
he'll
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From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
how
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From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
ten 10s
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “For I don’t believe Noddy is going to be very expert in managing our _Comet_,” commented the tall lad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Make it later,” advised Bob.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
a boy or man
From this reading “For I don’t believe Noddy is going to be very expert in managing our _Comet_,” commented the tall lad.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
engage in
From this reading “Make it later,” advised Bob.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading “For I don’t believe Noddy is going to be very expert in managing our _Comet_,” commented the tall lad.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
Noddy
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From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
a judge of a probate court
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “For I don’t believe Noddy is going to be very expert in managing our _Comet_,” commented the tall lad.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
any competition
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading “For I don’t believe Noddy is going to be very expert in managing our _Comet_,” commented the tall lad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “For I don’t believe Noddy is going to be very expert in managing our _Comet_,” commented the tall lad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jerry had calculated this before starting, and he had told his chums that there was a chance of catching Noddy before the latter could reach the great gash in the earth that represented the canyon.
at the time that
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
in or at the place that
From this reading A DESPERATE RACE From Denver to that part of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado in Arizona where Snake Island might be located, the distance is about five hundred miles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “He may know how to run an ordinary aeroplane, but when he gets mixed up with our dirigible balloon he’ll come a cropper, sooner or later.”
