used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At times the wind ship seemed to whirl completely around, yet mostly it was held to an even keel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At times the wind ship seemed to whirl completely around, yet mostly it was held to an even keel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times the wind ship seemed to whirl completely around, yet mostly it was held to an even keel.
bankedverbUS /bæŋkt/
past form of “bank” — tip laterally
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
batteringnounUS /ˈbætərɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to strong attack
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Watchers below held their breath.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
a youthful male person
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Watchers below held their breath.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading At times the wind ship seemed to whirl completely around, yet mostly it was held to an even keel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
craftsmanshipnounUS /ˈkræftsmənʃɪp/
skill in an occupation or trade
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
divisible by two
From this reading At times the wind ship seemed to whirl completely around, yet mostly it was held to an even keel.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
exertingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
giant'snounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
possessive form of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
Hal
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From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Watchers below held their breath.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
ten 10s
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At times the wind ship seemed to whirl completely around, yet mostly it was held to an even keel.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading At times the wind ship seemed to whirl completely around, yet mostly it was held to an even keel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading At times the wind ship seemed to whirl completely around, yet mostly it was held to an even keel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
ouncenounUS /aʊns/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At times the wind ship seemed to whirl completely around, yet mostly it was held to an even keel.
transport commercially
From this reading At times the wind ship seemed to whirl completely around, yet mostly it was held to an even keel.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
swirlverbUS /swɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Watchers below held their breath.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times the wind ship seemed to whirl completely around, yet mostly it was held to an even keel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading He banked to the right, now dipped and rose, as though striving to ride the twist of air currents flowing about him, instead of drifting helplessly in their battering clutch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
WatchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Watchers below held their breath.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading At times the wind ship seemed to whirl completely around, yet mostly it was held to an even keel.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading WINDS OF CHANCE Caught in a swirl of air currents, Hal Dane and his craft were hurled this way and that like some toy shot from a giant's hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although a hundred feet and more intervened between them, those on the ground could see that the boy in the air was exerting every ounce of craftsmanship in his battle with the wind.
but in spite of that
From this reading At times the wind ship seemed to whirl completely around, yet mostly it was held to an even keel.
