used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Lord Pelton sprang out he explained his sensation.
the act of breaking something
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
CLARKII
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From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
CUTTHROATnounUS /ˈkʌtθroʊt/
someone who murders by cutting the victim's throat
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until thirty minutes later did the _Loon_ reappear far in the south.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “Strangely enough,” he said, “my first feeling was one of safety.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading As Lord Pelton sprang out he explained his sensation.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not until thirty minutes later did the _Loon_ reappear far in the south.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “Strangely enough,” he said, “my first feeling was one of safety.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
in a gradual manner
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Lord Pelton sprang out he explained his sensation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Lord Pelton sprang out he explained his sensation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not until thirty minutes later did the _Loon_ reappear far in the south.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Not until thirty minutes later did the _Loon_ reappear far in the south.
LoonnounUS /luːn/
a worthless lazy fellow
From this reading Not until thirty minutes later did the _Loon_ reappear far in the south.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading As Lord Pelton sprang out he explained his sensation.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Not until thirty minutes later did the _Loon_ reappear far in the south.
become covered with mist
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
monoplanenounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪn/
an airplane with a single wing
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Strangely enough,” he said, “my first feeling was one of safety.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until thirty minutes later did the _Loon_ reappear far in the south.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Strangely enough,” he said, “my first feeling was one of safety.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Strangely enough,” he said, “my first feeling was one of safety.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Lord Pelton sprang out he explained his sensation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
Pelton
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From this reading As Lord Pelton sprang out he explained his sensation.
reappearverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪr/
appear again
From this reading Not until thirty minutes later did the _Loon_ reappear far in the south.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading “Strangely enough,” he said, “my first feeling was one of safety.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Strangely enough,” he said, “my first feeling was one of safety.
SALMOnoun
type genus of the Salmonidae: salmon and trout
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
cut with a saw
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
searchlightnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃlaɪt/
a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading As Lord Pelton sprang out he explained his sensation.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Not until thirty minutes later did the _Loon_ reappear far in the south.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As Lord Pelton sprang out he explained his sensation.
in a strange manner
From this reading “Strangely enough,” he said, “my first feeling was one of safety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Not until thirty minutes later did the _Loon_ reappear far in the south.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
TROUTnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading SALMO CLARKII OR CUTTHROAT TROUT The spectators saw the monoplane turn to the east, gradually rising, until it disappeared over the mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And then it was first distinguished by its searchlight breaking through the evening mist, for night had fallen.
