used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shout was sent up for more cushions.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading His helmet and goggles were adjusted and the belt holding him in his seat snapped in place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
Armbruster
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From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading His helmet and goggles were adjusted and the belt holding him in his seat snapped in place.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading A shout was sent up for more cushions.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Armbruster helped Kiwi into the front seat, and then they discovered that his legs were too short to reach the rudderbar.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A shout was sent up for more cushions.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Armbruster helped Kiwi into the front seat, and then they discovered that his legs were too short to reach the rudderbar.
gogglesnounUS /ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
(plural) tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
From this reading His helmet and goggles were adjusted and the belt holding him in his seat snapped in place.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading His helmet and goggles were adjusted and the belt holding him in his seat snapped in place.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Armbruster helped Kiwi into the front seat, and then they discovered that his legs were too short to reach the rudderbar.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His helmet and goggles were adjusted and the belt holding him in his seat snapped in place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Armbruster helped Kiwi into the front seat, and then they discovered that his legs were too short to reach the rudderbar.
the act of retaining something
From this reading His helmet and goggles were adjusted and the belt holding him in his seat snapped in place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Armbruster helped Kiwi into the front seat, and then they discovered that his legs were too short to reach the rudderbar.
KiwinounUS /ˈkiːwi/
climbing vine native to China; cultivated in New Zealand for its fuzzy edible fruit with green meat
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
staying power
From this reading Armbruster helped Kiwi into the front seat, and then they discovered that his legs were too short to reach the rudderbar.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A shout was sent up for more cushions.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His helmet and goggles were adjusted and the belt holding him in his seat snapped in place.
QuirknounUS /kwɜːrk/
a strange attitude or habit
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Armbruster helped Kiwi into the front seat, and then they discovered that his legs were too short to reach the rudderbar.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
rudderbar
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From this reading Armbruster helped Kiwi into the front seat, and then they discovered that his legs were too short to reach the rudderbar.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Armbruster helped Kiwi into the front seat, and then they discovered that his legs were too short to reach the rudderbar.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A shout was sent up for more cushions.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Armbruster helped Kiwi into the front seat, and then they discovered that his legs were too short to reach the rudderbar.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading A shout was sent up for more cushions.
SkippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading His helmet and goggles were adjusted and the belt holding him in his seat snapped in place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Armbruster helped Kiwi into the front seat, and then they discovered that his legs were too short to reach the rudderbar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Armbruster helped Kiwi into the front seat, and then they discovered that his legs were too short to reach the rudderbar.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Armbruster helped Kiwi into the front seat, and then they discovered that his legs were too short to reach the rudderbar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A shout was sent up for more cushions.
precisely as stated
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A shout was sent up for more cushions.
wedgedadjectiveUS /wedʒd/
wedged or packed in together
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
at the time that
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
in or at the place that
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
which person or people
From this reading AS Kiwi, Armbruster and the Skipper moved over to where the Quirk sat, they were followed by the entire group who were interested in this novel experiment.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When two of them had been wedged in behind the boy’s back he could work the rudder very easily.
