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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Larkin merely nodded--the only reply needed when Spring is in the air.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

the act of praying for divine protection

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Some day!" he said.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

a short vivid experience

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

moving swiftly

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

plural of “hangar” — a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Some day!" he said.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Larkin merely nodded--the only reply needed when Spring is in the air.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

without limits in extent or size or quantity

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

and nothing more

From this reading Larkin merely nodded--the only reply needed when Spring is in the air.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Larkin merely nodded--the only reply needed when Spring is in the air.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading Larkin merely nodded--the only reply needed when Spring is in the air.

not one, and not any

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

and nothing more

From this reading Larkin merely nodded--the only reply needed when Spring is in the air.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

go across or through

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Larkin merely nodded--the only reply needed when Spring is in the air.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Some day!" he said.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

plural of “sapphire” — a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Some day!" he said.

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

the season of growth

From this reading Larkin merely nodded--the only reply needed when Spring is in the air.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading As the car rolled along the smooth highway leading to the flying field, McGee sank back in the none too comfortable cushions and drank deep of the tonic of early morning.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

at the time that

From this reading Larkin merely nodded--the only reply needed when Spring is in the air.

in or at the place that

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A Pass to Paris The following morning dawned with the quiet splendor and benediction which April mornings bring to the rural province of Cote d'Or.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading By the time the sun had climbed above the low hills to the east and was turning the dew covered fields into limitless acres of flashing diamonds and sapphires, McGee and Larkin had hurried through breakfast and were on their way out to the hangars where the mechanics, following Larkin's orders, would have the two Camels waiting on the line.