Chapter III

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

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

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

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

(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 “Oh, it’s the real thing, all right,” declared Bob.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

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

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

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

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “I guess it’s going to be a first-rate show,” commented Ned.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading “Oh, it’s the real thing, all right,” declared Bob.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

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

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading “I guess it’s going to be a first-rate show,” commented Ned.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “Oh, it’s the real thing, all right,” declared Bob.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

From this reading “I thought it might be a fake from the way the handbills read.”

of the highest quality

From this reading “I guess it’s going to be a first-rate show,” commented Ned.

past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “I thought it might be a fake from the way the handbills read.”

the act of departing

From this reading “I guess it’s going to be a first-rate show,” commented Ned.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “I guess it’s going to be a first-rate show,” commented Ned.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

plural of “handbill” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

From this reading “I thought it might be a fake from the way the handbills read.”

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

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

From this reading “I guess it’s going to be a first-rate show,” commented Ned.

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

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

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

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

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

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “I thought it might be a fake from the way the handbills read.”

absolutely essential

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

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

From this reading “I guess it’s going to be a first-rate show,” commented Ned.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, it’s the real thing, all right,” declared Bob.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “I thought it might be a fake from the way the handbills read.”

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading “Oh, it’s the real thing, all right,” declared Bob.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Oh, it’s the real thing, all right,” declared Bob.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

express in words

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “I guess it’s going to be a first-rate show,” commented Ned.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

carry out

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

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

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

a special situation

From this reading “Oh, it’s the real thing, all right,” declared Bob.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “I thought it might be a fake from the way the handbills read.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

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

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The boys were on their way to the hotel, where they had engaged rooms in advance, a necessary precaution, as such a crowd flocked to Broadlands that the accommodations of the place were stretched to the utmost.

at the time that

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.

in or at the place that

From this reading AMID THE AIRSHIPS “Say, it’s quite an affair, isn’t it?” said Jerry, when, late that Saturday night, they rode past the grounds where the airship exhibition was to take place.