used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “We’ve got about three hours,” Jerry said.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
defileverb
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
FINALadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “We’ve got about three hours,” Jerry said.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “It will take them that long to ride here.”
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading “We’ve got about three hours,” Jerry said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It will take them that long to ride here.”
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “It will take them that long to ride here.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
of an obscure nature
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
Ned
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From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “It will take them that long to ride here.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
carry out
From this reading “It will take them that long to ride here.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It will take them that long to ride here.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “It will take them that long to ride here.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “We’ve got about three hours,” Jerry said.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As far as they could learn by looking down and sweeping the landscape through powerful glasses, they were not seen, and the airship settled down at the entrance of the defile, to give the boys and the professor a chance to find the secret door before the cowboys arrived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
We've
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From this reading “We’ve got about three hours,” Jerry said.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
which person or people
From this reading A FINAL SURPRISE “Better fly low,” said Ned to Jerry, who was guiding the airship.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “It will take them that long to ride here.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you go up too high,” he went on, as they were approaching the location of the mysterious gorge, “they may see you.”
