AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
cockpitnounUS /ˈkɑːkpɪt/
compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
controlsnounUS /kənˈtroʊlz/
plural of “control” — power to direct or determine
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
fur-lined
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
glovedadjectiveUS /ɡlʌvd/
having the hands covered with gloves
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh Tom, is it really safe?"
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh Tom, is it really safe?"
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
machinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh Tom, is it really safe?"
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Oh Tom, is it really safe?"
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Oh Tom, is it really safe?"
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading "Oh Tom, is it really safe?"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Safe, Mary?" repeated the pilot, as he reached in under the hood of the craft to make sure about one of the controls.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"
yesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh, yes, I know, Tom.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, you ought to know by this time that I wouldn't go up if it wasn't safe!"
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young lady--an exceedingly pretty young lady, she could be called--stood with one small, gloved hand on the outstretched wing of an aeroplane, and looked up at a young man, attired in a leather, fur-lined suit, who sat in the cockpit of the machine just above her.
