used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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something done (usually as opposed to something said)
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ain't
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From this reading "By gum, if them boys ain't gone an' flew without waitin' fer that man to show 'em!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
in or near a particular place or position
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barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
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batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "By gum, if them boys ain't gone an' flew without waitin' fer that man to show 'em!
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
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brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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doin
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From this reading Who's doin' it?
a quad with a square body
From this reading "By gum, if them boys ain't gone an' flew without waitin' fer that man to show 'em!
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
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fer
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From this reading "By gum, if them boys ain't gone an' flew without waitin' fer that man to show 'em!
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "By gum, if them boys ain't gone an' flew without waitin' fer that man to show 'em!
moving swiftly
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
gattling
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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
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destroyed or killed
From this reading "By gum, if them boys ain't gone an' flew without waitin' fer that man to show 'em!
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading "By gum, if them boys ain't gone an' flew without waitin' fer that man to show 'em!
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
give help or assistance; be of service
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HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hi! hi!
advanced in complexity or elaboration
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hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Wot's that?" came in a startled voice from the other side of the barn, and Jack Ness, the Rovers hired man, came running into view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "By gum, if them boys ain't gone an' flew without waitin' fer that man to show 'em!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wot's that?" came in a startled voice from the other side of the barn, and Jack Ness, the Rovers hired man, came running into view.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Who's doin' it?
a small worthless amount
From this reading Wot's that?" came in a startled voice from the other side of the barn, and Jack Ness, the Rovers hired man, came running into view.
prefer or wish to do something
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any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Wot's that?" came in a startled voice from the other side of the barn, and Jack Ness, the Rovers hired man, came running into view.
NessnounUS /nes/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Wot's that?" came in a startled voice from the other side of the barn, and Jack Ness, the Rovers hired man, came running into view.
information about recent and important events
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sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Wot's that?" came in a startled voice from the other side of the barn, and Jack Ness, the Rovers hired man, came running into view.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
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advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Wot's that?" came in a startled voice from the other side of the barn, and Jack Ness, the Rovers hired man, came running into view.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Wot's that?" came in a startled voice from the other side of the barn, and Jack Ness, the Rovers hired man, came running into view.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
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past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
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excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Wot's that?" came in a startled voice from the other side of the barn, and Jack Ness, the Rovers hired man, came running into view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "By gum, if them boys ain't gone an' flew without waitin' fer that man to show 'em!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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male cat
From this reading SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Wot's that?" came in a startled voice from the other side of the barn, and Jack Ness, the Rovers hired man, came running into view.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Wot's that?" came in a startled voice from the other side of the barn, and Jack Ness, the Rovers hired man, came running into view.
waitin
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From this reading "By gum, if them boys ain't gone an' flew without waitin' fer that man to show 'em!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SAM BRINGS NEWS As Tom ran over to his brother's side he could not help but give a glance at the flying machine, which was rising higher and higher in the air, with a noise from the engine that sounded like a battery of gattling guns in action.
Who's
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From this reading Who's doin' it?
in the company of; together with
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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Wot's
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