used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “And are we holding the nose of the ship straight in line of the course you took a squint at, Perk?”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
at or in the front
From this reading “Dead ahead, boss, an’ you’ll strike the right racket, I’m tellin’ you,” came the positive assurance.
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From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Dead ahead, boss, an’ you’ll strike the right racket, I’m tellin’ you,” came the positive assurance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And are we holding the nose of the ship straight in line of the course you took a squint at, Perk?”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading “Dead ahead, boss, an’ you’ll strike the right racket, I’m tellin’ you,” came the positive assurance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “And are we holding the nose of the ship straight in line of the course you took a squint at, Perk?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading “Dead ahead, boss, an’ you’ll strike the right racket, I’m tellin’ you,” came the positive assurance.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
clippernounUS /ˈklɪpər/
(electronics) a nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude; used to limit the instantaneous amplitude of a waveform (to clip off the peaks of a waveform)
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
clusteringnounUS /ˈklʌstərɪŋ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “Dead ahead, boss, an’ you’ll strike the right racket, I’m tellin’ you,” came the positive assurance.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
a long fixed look
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
goin
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From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
GRIPnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
the act of retaining something
From this reading “And are we holding the nose of the ship straight in line of the course you took a squint at, Perk?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
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From this reading “Dead ahead, boss, an’ you’ll strike the right racket, I’m tellin’ you,” came the positive assurance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
and nothing more
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “And are we holding the nose of the ship straight in line of the course you took a squint at, Perk?”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading “And are we holding the nose of the ship straight in line of the course you took a squint at, Perk?”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
okayadjectiveUS /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading “Dead ahead, boss, an’ you’ll strike the right racket, I’m tellin’ you,” came the positive assurance.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading “Dead ahead, boss, an’ you’ll strike the right racket, I’m tellin’ you,” came the positive assurance.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Dead ahead, boss, an’ you’ll strike the right racket, I’m tellin’ you,” came the positive assurance.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
transport commercially
From this reading “And are we holding the nose of the ship straight in line of the course you took a squint at, Perk?”
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
in the near future
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
squintverbUS /skwɪnt/
cross one's eyes as if in strabismus
From this reading “And are we holding the nose of the ship straight in line of the course you took a squint at, Perk?”
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
successive (without a break)
From this reading “And are we holding the nose of the ship straight in line of the course you took a squint at, Perk?”
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading “Dead ahead, boss, an’ you’ll strike the right racket, I’m tellin’ you,” came the positive assurance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
takinnoun
large heavily built goat antelope of eastern Himalayan area
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
tellin
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From this reading “Dead ahead, boss, an’ you’ll strike the right racket, I’m tellin’ you,” came the positive assurance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “And are we holding the nose of the ship straight in line of the course you took a squint at, Perk?”
a source of difficulty
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Jack asked, as he prepared to climb into his seat, the people of the ranch clustering around, to gaze with wide open eyes at the fleet aircraft, some of them doubtless seeing such a modern cloud clipper for the first time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Seems okay to me, partner!” he burst out with, as soon as she came along; “course it ain’t just as smooth as some fields we know but there ain’t goin’ to be any smart trouble takin’ off, I guess now.”
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF THE STORM Perk soon afterwards showed up, and seemed so cheerful that it was evident his little scouting mission had yielded favorable results.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And are we holding the nose of the ship straight in line of the course you took a squint at, Perk?”
you'll
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From this reading “Dead ahead, boss, an’ you’ll strike the right racket, I’m tellin’ you,” came the positive assurance.
