used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
accustomverbUS /əˈkʌstəm/
make psychologically or physically used (to something)
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
airlinenounUS /ˈerlaɪn/
a hose that carries air under pressure
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading So in building the _Falcon_, the _Eagle_, and the _Osprey_ he had taken into consideration this menace and had installed certain fire-fighting apparatus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading So in building the _Falcon_, the _Eagle_, and the _Osprey_ he had taken into consideration this menace and had installed certain fire-fighting apparatus.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading So in building the _Falcon_, the _Eagle_, and the _Osprey_ he had taken into consideration this menace and had installed certain fire-fighting apparatus.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading So in building the _Falcon_, the _Eagle_, and the _Osprey_ he had taken into consideration this menace and had installed certain fire-fighting apparatus.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading So in building the _Falcon_, the _Eagle_, and the _Osprey_ he had taken into consideration this menace and had installed certain fire-fighting apparatus.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
give expression to
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
FalconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading So in building the _Falcon_, the _Eagle_, and the _Osprey_ he had taken into consideration this menace and had installed certain fire-fighting apparatus.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
fire-fighting
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From this reading So in building the _Falcon_, the _Eagle_, and the _Osprey_ he had taken into consideration this menace and had installed certain fire-fighting apparatus.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
moving swiftly
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
ignitionnounUS /ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/
the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading So in building the _Falcon_, the _Eagle_, and the _Osprey_ he had taken into consideration this menace and had installed certain fire-fighting apparatus.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So in building the _Falcon_, the _Eagle_, and the _Osprey_ he had taken into consideration this menace and had installed certain fire-fighting apparatus.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
the force of workers available
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading So in building the _Falcon_, the _Eagle_, and the _Osprey_ he had taken into consideration this menace and had installed certain fire-fighting apparatus.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
OspreynounUS /ˈɔːspri/
large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
From this reading So in building the _Falcon_, the _Eagle_, and the _Osprey_ he had taken into consideration this menace and had installed certain fire-fighting apparatus.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
sanelyadverb
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
moving very fast
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading So in building the _Falcon_, the _Eagle_, and the _Osprey_ he had taken into consideration this menace and had installed certain fire-fighting apparatus.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So in building the _Falcon_, the _Eagle_, and the _Osprey_ he had taken into consideration this menace and had installed certain fire-fighting apparatus.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
male cat
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In order that this might be used to the best advantage, Tom had instructed his men in a fire drill, similar to that used on ships at sea when the call to fire quarters is sounded at unexpected intervals to accustom the passengers to acting sanely in times of excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was aided, however, by his past experience in manufacturing aircraft and he had made many journeys above the earth and had been in many kinds of peril.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not the least of these were fires, and Tom well realized the danger of ignition in a craft necessarily so frail as a flying machine heavier than air.
at the time that
From this reading Tom Swift had to think of many matters when he planned his airline express.
