used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
aeroplanes
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From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
aviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
birdman
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From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
a youthful male person
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
divisible by two
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
governingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌvərnɪŋ/
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
how
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From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
be the source of pain
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
not any; not one
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
on one occasion
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
by chance
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
subscribedadjectiveUS /səbˈskraɪbd/
(of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
Taube
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From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
hard to endure
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
except if; if not
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
unscathedadjectiveUS /ənˈskeɪðd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
venturesomeadjectiveUS /ˈventʃərsəm/
disposed to venture or take risks
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That particular section of country was so rough that they evidently had no intention of trying to effect a landing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Amos even suggested that possibly they had not come out of the encounter unscathed, and that the aviators were glad of a chance to retire from the battle in the air.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
in or at the place that
From this reading “We must see how badly he is hurt, Amos,” said the Western boy, as he started toward the spot where the venturesome birdman had plunged from his falling machine into the scrub bushes.
which person or people
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Jack noticed that the other two aeroplanes had withdrawn as though the pilots felt satisfied with having hurled the Taube to the ground.
wouldn't
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From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, I wouldn’t feel right unless we did that,” agreed Amos, who possessed a tender heart, and had once upon a time subscribed to the rules governing the conduct of the Boy Scouts of America.
