Chapter XV

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

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

(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 THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

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

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading However, the professor was in no hurry, if the boys were.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the professor was employed by a prominent museum to gather materials for exhibit and for experimental purposes.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

(astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading For the professor was employed by a prominent museum to gather materials for exhibit and for experimental purposes.

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading For the professor was employed by a prominent museum to gather materials for exhibit and for experimental purposes.

relating to or based on experiment

From this reading For the professor was employed by a prominent museum to gather materials for exhibit and for experimental purposes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the professor was employed by a prominent museum to gather materials for exhibit and for experimental purposes.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

assemble or get together

From this reading For the professor was employed by a prominent museum to gather materials for exhibit and for experimental purposes.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

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From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

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

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

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

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

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

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, the professor was in no hurry, if the boys were.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading However, the professor was in no hurry, if the boys were.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading However, the professor was in no hurry, if the boys were.

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

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

immediately past

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

engage in

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading For the professor was employed by a prominent museum to gather materials for exhibit and for experimental purposes.

a particular point in time

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading For the professor was employed by a prominent museum to gather materials for exhibit and for experimental purposes.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

not any; not one

From this reading However, the professor was in no hurry, if the boys were.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading For the professor was employed by a prominent museum to gather materials for exhibit and for experimental purposes.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading For the professor was employed by a prominent museum to gather materials for exhibit and for experimental purposes.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

transport commercially

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

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

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading He was a guest at Jerry’s house, and his time was fully occupied in catching strange insects, or getting new specimens of old ones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

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

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

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

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

the act of testing something

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

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

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.

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

From this reading However, the professor was in no hurry, if the boys were.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Almost at the last moment Mr. Glassford decided on changes which took some time to make.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE MOTOR SHIP SAILS Though Jerry had told Professor Snodgrass that the _Comet_ would have a trial flight in about three days, it was not until five had passed that all was in readiness.