used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “He’s shooting at us!” cried Bob, leaning out from the cabin window and gazing down.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading “He’s shooting at us!” cried Bob, leaning out from the cabin window and gazing down.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
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 NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “He’s shooting at us!” cried Bob, leaning out from the cabin window and gazing down.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
DESERTSnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
without deviation
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “He’s shooting at us!” cried Bob, leaning out from the cabin window and gazing down.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “He’s shooting at us!” cried Bob, leaning out from the cabin window and gazing down.
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 NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He almost hit us!” cried Ned.
He's
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From this reading “He’s shooting at us!” cried Bob, leaning out from the cabin window and gazing down.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
cause to move by striking
From this reading “He almost hit us!” cried Ned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading “He’s shooting at us!” cried Bob, leaning out from the cabin window and gazing down.
missilenounUS /ˈmɪsəl/
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
not able to be found
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
Ned
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From this reading “He almost hit us!” cried Ned.
NixonnounUS /ˈnɪksən/
vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
NODDY
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From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “He’s shooting at us!” cried Bob, leaning out from the cabin window and gazing down.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
Identical; not different.
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
transport commercially
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “He’s shooting at us!” cried Bob, leaning out from the cabin window and gazing down.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
move hurridly
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
moving very fast
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the sight of Noddy Nixon stepping forth from behind the corner of the tent and aiming a gun at the motor ship.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He’s shooting at us!” cried Bob, leaning out from the cabin window and gazing down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “He’s shooting at us!” cried Bob, leaning out from the cabin window and gazing down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading NODDY GETS HIS DESERTS Swift as the _Comet_ shot from the earth, with that same curious sensation to those aboard of her that it was the ground dropping away, her speed was not so fast but that something which happened almost directly beneath it was seen by the motor boys.
zipverbUS /zɪp/
close with a zipper
From this reading A second later the spiteful “zip” of a leaden missile could be heard, as it shot past the car, narrowly missing the gas bag.
