used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
ABOVEprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
anew
From this reading “Wonder what will happen before we get back there again,” ventured Bob.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
antsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading Then the men took on the similitude of ants, and were but tiny specks on a vast field of green.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Wonder what will happen before we get back there again,” ventured Bob.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Wonder what will happen before we get back there again,” ventured Bob.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Wonder what will happen before we get back there again,” ventured Bob.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then the men took on the similitude of ants, and were but tiny specks on a vast field of green.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
dwarfsnounUS /dwɔːrfs/
plural of “dwarf” — a person who is markedly small
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Then the men took on the similitude of ants, and were but tiny specks on a vast field of green.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Wonder what will happen before we get back there again,” ventured Bob.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Then the men took on the similitude of ants, and were but tiny specks on a vast field of green.
come to pass
From this reading “Wonder what will happen before we get back there again,” ventured Bob.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “No telling, but plenty, I hope,” said Jerry who was steering.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No telling, but plenty, I hope,” said Jerry who was steering.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “No telling, but plenty, I hope,” said Jerry who was steering.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
the force of workers available
From this reading Then the men took on the similitude of ants, and were but tiny specks on a vast field of green.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
not any; not one
From this reading “No telling, but plenty, I hope,” said Jerry who was steering.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
a full supply
From this reading “No telling, but plenty, I hope,” said Jerry who was steering.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No telling, but plenty, I hope,” said Jerry who was steering.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
similitudenoun
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading Then the men took on the similitude of ants, and were but tiny specks on a vast field of green.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
specksnounUS /speks/
plural of “speck” — a very small spot
From this reading Then the men took on the similitude of ants, and were but tiny specks on a vast field of green.
make square
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading “No telling, but plenty, I hope,” said Jerry who was steering.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading “No telling, but plenty, I hope,” said Jerry who was steering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
very small
From this reading Then the men took on the similitude of ants, and were but tiny specks on a vast field of green.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then the men took on the similitude of ants, and were but tiny specks on a vast field of green.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
unrolledverbUS /ˌʌnˈroʊld/
past form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
directed up
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading “Wonder what will happen before we get back there again,” ventured Bob.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No telling, but plenty, I hope,” said Jerry who was steering.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Wonder what will happen before we get back there again,” ventured Bob.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then the men took on the similitude of ants, and were but tiny specks on a vast field of green.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Wonder what will happen before we get back there again,” ventured Bob.
which person or people
From this reading “No telling, but plenty, I hope,” said Jerry who was steering.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Wonder what will happen before we get back there again,” ventured Bob.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading As the craft rose higher and higher the figures of the cowboys, gazing upward in wonder, became, to the eyes of the Motor Boys, first like dwarfs, then like a child’s dolls or toy soldiers.
ZnounUS /ziː/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading SEEN FROM ABOVE Below the boys in their airship there unrolled the fields and plains of Square Z ranch, as on some vast map.
