used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shout went up which was augmented to a roar of welcome.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The girls threw open the window and leaned out as the plane landed and the men closed in about it.
anew
From this reading Once again a space was cleared; this time without the command from the Deputy Sheriff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girls threw open the window and leaned out as the plane landed and the men closed in about it.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Someone in the crowd saw the approaching plane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girls threw open the window and leaned out as the plane landed and the men closed in about it.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading A shout went up which was augmented to a roar of welcome.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading How they wished they could hear what was being said.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Once again a space was cleared; this time without the command from the Deputy Sheriff.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The girls threw open the window and leaned out as the plane landed and the men closed in about it.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Once again a space was cleared; this time without the command from the Deputy Sheriff.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How they wished they could hear what was being said.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Someone in the crowd saw the approaching plane.
DeputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading Once again a space was cleared; this time without the command from the Deputy Sheriff.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once again a space was cleared; this time without the command from the Deputy Sheriff.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls threw open the window and leaned out as the plane landed and the men closed in about it.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading How they wished they could hear what was being said.
How
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From this reading How they wished they could hear what was being said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Someone in the crowd saw the approaching plane.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The girls threw open the window and leaned out as the plane landed and the men closed in about it.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The girls threw open the window and leaned out as the plane landed and the men closed in about it.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The girls threw open the window and leaned out as the plane landed and the men closed in about it.
the force of workers available
From this reading The girls threw open the window and leaned out as the plane landed and the men closed in about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A shout went up which was augmented to a roar of welcome.
on one occasion
From this reading Once again a space was cleared; this time without the command from the Deputy Sheriff.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The girls threw open the window and leaned out as the plane landed and the men closed in about it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The girls threw open the window and leaned out as the plane landed and the men closed in about it.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Someone in the crowd saw the approaching plane.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading A shout went up which was augmented to a roar of welcome.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading How they wished they could hear what was being said.
cut with a saw
From this reading Someone in the crowd saw the approaching plane.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Once again a space was cleared; this time without the command from the Deputy Sheriff.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading A shout went up which was augmented to a roar of welcome.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Someone in the crowd saw the approaching plane.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Once again a space was cleared; this time without the command from the Deputy Sheriff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Someone in the crowd saw the approaching plane.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How they wished they could hear what was being said.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once again a space was cleared; this time without the command from the Deputy Sheriff.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The girls threw open the window and leaned out as the plane landed and the men closed in about it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Once again a space was cleared; this time without the command from the Deputy Sheriff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A shout went up which was augmented to a roar of welcome.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A shout went up which was augmented to a roar of welcome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A shout went up which was augmented to a roar of welcome.
accept gladly
From this reading A shout went up which was augmented to a roar of welcome.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A shout went up which was augmented to a roar of welcome.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading How they wished they could hear what was being said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A shout went up which was augmented to a roar of welcome.
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 The girls threw open the window and leaned out as the plane landed and the men closed in about it.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading How they wished they could hear what was being said.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Once again a space was cleared; this time without the command from the Deputy Sheriff.
