used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
airmannounUS /ˈermən/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The thing looked bad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Over the coffee the interest persisted and Lord Kipshaven was not to be denied.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Over the coffee the interest persisted and Lord Kipshaven was not to be denied.
connivancenounUS /kəˈnaɪvəns/
agreement on a secret plot
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Over the coffee the interest persisted and Lord Kipshaven was not to be denied.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
drawing-room
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From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
a person of German nationality
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
Heathcote
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From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
horsepowernounUS /ˈhɔːrspaʊər/
a unit of power equal to 746 watts
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Over the coffee the interest persisted and Lord Kipshaven was not to be denied.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
Kipshaven
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From this reading Over the coffee the interest persisted and Lord Kipshaven was not to be denied.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The thing looked bad.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Over the coffee the interest persisted and Lord Kipshaven was not to be denied.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Over the coffee the interest persisted and Lord Kipshaven was not to be denied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the coffee the interest persisted and Lord Kipshaven was not to be denied.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Over the coffee the interest persisted and Lord Kipshaven was not to be denied.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
Sandys
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From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
do one's shopping
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
signaledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
past form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
a special situation
From this reading The thing looked bad.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
UNDERCURRENTnounUS /ˈʌndərkɜːrənt/
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
except if; if not
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over the coffee the interest persisted and Lord Kipshaven was not to be denied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
at the time that
From this reading THE UNDERCURRENT They were still discussing the strange story of Sandys when Lady Heathcote signaled her feminine guests and they retired to the drawing-room.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where in this tight little island could a German airman descend with a thousand horsepower machine and not be discovered unless with the connivance of Englishmen?
in the company of; together with
From this reading If, as it seemed probable, this German spy was making frequent flights between England and the continent, he must have some landing field, a hangar, a machine shop with supplies of oil and fuel.
