used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
of short duration or distance
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
without stop or interruption
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
earthward
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
greenishadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːnɪʃ/
of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
halfwayadjectiveUS /ˈhæfˈweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
hurtlingverbUS /ˈhɜːrtlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hurtle” — move with or as if with a rushing sound
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
ill-fatedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
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 For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
and nothing more
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
by chance
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
pinwheelnoun
perennial subshrub of Tenerife having leaves in rosettes resembling pinwheels
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
spellboundadjectiveUS /ˈspelbaʊnd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
in a swift manner
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
TANKnounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
treetopsnounUS /ˈtriːtɔːps/
plural of “treetop” — the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
uprushing
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From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading TANK AGAINST TANK A great sigh arose from the group of soldiers gazing spellbound on this drama of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The German aeroplane fell swiftly until it was perhaps halfway to the earth, and then straightened out for a second, hesitated, and started turning over and over as it neared the uprushing earth.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For what seemed a long time to the fascinated watchers, but was in reality only a brief space of time, the machine continued its downward course, and then disappeared as it fell below the fringe of treetops marking the edge of the clearing.
in or at the place that
From this reading It seemed to have landed quite near, but the Americans, experienced in these matters, knew that it was probably a matter of two or three miles from where they stood.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The top of its wings seemed fairly covered with the greenish luminous paint, that smoked and glowed and gave the ill-fated aeroplane the appearance of a gigantic pinwheel as it came hurtling earthward.
