used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
AIRSHIPnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
in addition
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We can make a fight for it!"
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
Charlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come on!" yelled Charlie, as he understood the import of the summons to surrender.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
rid of obstructions
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on!" yelled Charlie, as he understood the import of the summons to surrender.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "We can make a fight for it!"
filmsnounUS /fɪlmz/
plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We can make a fight for it!"
set up or found
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Come on!" yelled Charlie, as he understood the import of the summons to surrender.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading "Come on!" yelled Charlie, as he understood the import of the summons to surrender.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
Labenstein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
engage in
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
in motion
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
and nothing more
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
plottersnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
RAIDverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
express in words
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
Secor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading "Come on!" yelled Charlie, as he understood the import of the summons to surrender.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The moving picture boys, after danger and difficulties, had found the stolen army films and those they believed had taken them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading "Come on!" yelled Charlie, as he understood the import of the summons to surrender.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We can make a fight for it!"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
at the time that
From this reading They were about to make a dash and get not only the precious boxes, but also, if possible, capture the two plotters, when, like a bolt from a clear sky, they were themselves called upon to surrender.
which person or people
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE AIRSHIP RAID Surprise on the part of Blake and his chums, as well as on the part of Secor and Labenstein, was so complete that it would be hard to say who felt the sensation most.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Come on!" yelled Charlie, as he understood the import of the summons to surrender.
