used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
airplanenounUS /ˈerpleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then like a mad thing his ship began to fall, rolling and twisting and turning.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
cradled
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From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading Its pilot was Hal Dane.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
ethernounUS /ˈiːθər/
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Then like a mad thing his ship began to fall, rolling and twisting and turning.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
in a gradual manner
From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
Hal
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From this reading Its pilot was Hal Dane.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then like a mad thing his ship began to fall, rolling and twisting and turning.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
immensitynoun
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then like a mad thing his ship began to fall, rolling and twisting and turning.
roused to anger
From this reading Then like a mad thing his ship began to fall, rolling and twisting and turning.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Its pilot was Hal Dane.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
Rand-Elwin
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From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Then like a mad thing his ship began to fall, rolling and twisting and turning.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
transport commercially
From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then like a mad thing his ship began to fall, rolling and twisting and turning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
a special situation
From this reading Then like a mad thing his ship began to fall, rolling and twisting and turning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then like a mad thing his ship began to fall, rolling and twisting and turning.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Then like a mad thing his ship began to fall, rolling and twisting and turning.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading Then like a mad thing his ship began to fall, rolling and twisting and turning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For a space he cradled along, a mere speck gently floating up there in the immensity of the ether.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its pilot was Hal Dane.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Down on the Rand-Elwin field a host of students and visitors watched that ship of the air.
a Caucasian
From this reading QUICK ACTION Against fluffy white clouds below a bright blue sky, an airplane spread its graceful shape.
