used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
AIRPLANEnounUS /ˈerpleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading As the machine got under way, Jack ran alongside and was helped in by Frank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the machine got under way, Jack ran alongside and was helped in by Frank.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The loving work he had put in on the machine had not been wasted.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the machine got under way, Jack ran alongside and was helped in by Frank.
controlsnounUS /kənˈtroʊlz/
plural of “control” — power to direct or determine
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
increase twofold
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Out over the sandy landing field trundled the plane rising so quickly that Bob nodded with satisfaction.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As the machine got under way, Jack ran alongside and was helped in by Frank.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The loving work he had put in on the machine had not been wasted.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The loving work he had put in on the machine had not been wasted.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As the machine got under way, Jack ran alongside and was helped in by Frank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the machine got under way, Jack ran alongside and was helped in by Frank.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
jauntnounUS /dʒɔːnt/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Out over the sandy landing field trundled the plane rising so quickly that Bob nodded with satisfaction.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading The loving work he had put in on the machine had not been wasted.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading As the machine got under way, Jack ran alongside and was helped in by Frank.
manipulatedverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Out over the sandy landing field trundled the plane rising so quickly that Bob nodded with satisfaction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The loving work he had put in on the machine had not been wasted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Out over the sandy landing field trundled the plane rising so quickly that Bob nodded with satisfaction.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The loving work he had put in on the machine had not been wasted.
with speed
From this reading Out over the sandy landing field trundled the plane rising so quickly that Bob nodded with satisfaction.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As the machine got under way, Jack ran alongside and was helped in by Frank.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Out over the sandy landing field trundled the plane rising so quickly that Bob nodded with satisfaction.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Out over the sandy landing field trundled the plane rising so quickly that Bob nodded with satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Out over the sandy landing field trundled the plane rising so quickly that Bob nodded with satisfaction.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
skidway
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From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Out over the sandy landing field trundled the plane rising so quickly that Bob nodded with satisfaction.
in the near future
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Out over the sandy landing field trundled the plane rising so quickly that Bob nodded with satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
trundledverbUS /ˈtrʌndəld/
past form of “trundle” — move heavily
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As the machine got under way, Jack ran alongside and was helped in by Frank.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading The loving work he had put in on the machine had not been wasted.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As the machine got under way, Jack ran alongside and was helped in by Frank.
in or at the place that
From this reading A STRANGE AIRPLANE APPEARS From the Hampton radio station to the hangar on the Temple estate where Frank and Bob kept their plane was a short jaunt, and the ground soon was covered.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then Bob unlocked the big double doors and rolled them back, and the three trundled the plane out to the skidway where Jack spun the propeller while Bob manipulated the controls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Out over the sandy landing field trundled the plane rising so quickly that Bob nodded with satisfaction.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The loving work he had put in on the machine had not been wasted.
