used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All grew dark about the three boys and each gave himself up for lost.
advantageousadjectiveUS /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
giving an advantage
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Around and around spun the flying machine, tossed like a chip on an angry ocean.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Around and around spun the flying machine, tossed like a chip on an angry ocean.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Around and around spun the flying machine, tossed like a chip on an angry ocean.
any thing at all
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around and around spun the flying machine, tossed like a chip on an angry ocean.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was useless to attempt to steer, so Dick held the craft as she was, so far as the wheel was concerned.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was useless to attempt to steer, so Dick held the craft as she was, so far as the wheel was concerned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
biplanenounUS /ˈbaɪpleɪn/
old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
chipnounUS /tʃɪp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading Around and around spun the flying machine, tossed like a chip on an angry ocean.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It was useless to attempt to steer, so Dick held the craft as she was, so far as the wheel was concerned.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading It was useless to attempt to steer, so Dick held the craft as she was, so far as the wheel was concerned.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading All grew dark about the three boys and each gave himself up for lost.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All grew dark about the three boys and each gave himself up for lost.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was useless to attempt to steer, so Dick held the craft as she was, so far as the wheel was concerned.
moving swiftly
From this reading Around and around spun the flying machine, tossed like a chip on an angry ocean.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading All grew dark about the three boys and each gave himself up for lost.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading All grew dark about the three boys and each gave himself up for lost.
HAILSTORMnounUS /ˈheɪlstɔːrm/
a storm during which hail falls
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was useless to attempt to steer, so Dick held the craft as she was, so far as the wheel was concerned.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading All grew dark about the three boys and each gave himself up for lost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Around and around spun the flying machine, tossed like a chip on an angry ocean.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading All grew dark about the three boys and each gave himself up for lost.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Around and around spun the flying machine, tossed like a chip on an angry ocean.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
a particular point in time
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
in motion
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Around and around spun the flying machine, tossed like a chip on an angry ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Around and around spun the flying machine, tossed like a chip on an angry ocean.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
propellersnounUS /prəˈpelərz/
plural of “propeller” — a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was useless to attempt to steer, so Dick held the craft as she was, so far as the wheel was concerned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was useless to attempt to steer, so Dick held the craft as she was, so far as the wheel was concerned.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Around and around spun the flying machine, tossed like a chip on an angry ocean.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading It was useless to attempt to steer, so Dick held the craft as she was, so far as the wheel was concerned.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Dick put out his hand to stop the engine of the biplane, then concluded that it might be more advantageous to keep the propellers moving.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All grew dark about the three boys and each gave himself up for lost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Around and around spun the flying machine, tossed like a chip on an angry ocean.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All grew dark about the three boys and each gave himself up for lost.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading It was useless to attempt to steer, so Dick held the craft as she was, so far as the wheel was concerned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was useless to attempt to steer, so Dick held the craft as she was, so far as the wheel was concerned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading It was useless to attempt to steer, so Dick held the craft as she was, so far as the wheel was concerned.
but in spite of that
From this reading CAUGHT IN A HAILSTORM All of the Rover boys realized their extreme peril, yet for the moment they were powerless to do anything to help themselves.
