used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
BrittennounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
major English composer of the 20th century; noted for his operas (1913-1976)
From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
DRUGGEDadjectiveUS /drʌɡd/
under the influence of narcotics
From this reading TOM DRUGGED!
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Young Newton wondered what the elderly man was looking for so intensely.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Young Newton wondered what the elderly man was looking for so intensely.
fumblingadjectiveUS /ˈfʌmbəlɪŋ/
showing lack of skill or aptitude
From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading Young Newton wondered what the elderly man was looking for so intensely.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Young Newton wondered what the elderly man was looking for so intensely.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Young Newton wondered what the elderly man was looking for so intensely.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
Ned
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From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading Young Newton wondered what the elderly man was looking for so intensely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
transport commercially
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he knew in his heart that he could not hope to glide so heavy a plane as far as the lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
male cat
From this reading TOM DRUGGED!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tom had headed the ship up at a steep angle so as to get as much altitude as possible before the other motor should stop.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Young Newton wondered what the elderly man was looking for so intensely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In some surprise Ned observed that Captain Britten was fumbling with the straps about his big, old-fashioned valise.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Young Newton wondered what the elderly man was looking for so intensely.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Newton wondered what the elderly man was looking for so intensely.
