used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
in addition
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading They were circling slowly at a great altitude.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
Axtar's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading They were circling slowly at a great altitude.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I judged that they were scouts watching for the coming of an expected enemy fleet.
controlsnounUS /kənˈtroʊlz/
plural of “control” — power to direct or determine
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
disintegratingverbUS /dɪˈsɪntəɡreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “disintegrate” — break into parts or components or lose cohesion or unity
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
an opposing military force
From this reading I judged that they were scouts watching for the coming of an expected enemy fleet.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I judged that they were scouts watching for the coming of an expected enemy fleet.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading I judged that they were scouts watching for the coming of an expected enemy fleet.
fliernounUS /ˈflaɪər/
someone who travels by air
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I judged that they were scouts watching for the coming of an expected enemy fleet.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They were circling slowly at a great altitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I judged that they were scouts watching for the coming of an expected enemy fleet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
inductedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌktɪd/
past form of “induct” — place ceremoniously or formally in an office or position
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
instructingverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
Jahar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading I judged that they were scouts watching for the coming of an expected enemy fleet.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
not any; not one
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
one-manadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈmæn/
designed for or restricted to a single person
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
coated with paint
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
Phao
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
cut with a saw
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading I judged that they were scouts watching for the coming of an expected enemy fleet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading They were circling slowly at a great altitude.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
Tavia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
Tavia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I judged that they were scouts watching for the coming of an expected enemy fleet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were circling slowly at a great altitude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
Tul
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading I judged that they were scouts watching for the coming of an expected enemy fleet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Long before we saw the towers of Tul Axtar's capital, we sighted a one-man scout flier painted the ghastly blue of Jahar, and then far to the right and to the left we saw others.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were circling slowly at a great altitude.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Tavia's knowledge of aerial navigation made the task of instructing her simple indeed; in fact she had no trouble whatsoever in handling the craft.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Phao also manifested an interest and it was not long before she, too, took her turn at the controls, while Tavia insisted upon being inducted into all the mysteries of the disintegrating ray rifle.
