used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On all other points of the compass the surface of the sea was deserted.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The "Hippodrome" was now a mere speck far away to the west'ard.
BARCROFT
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From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
betokened
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From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading On all other points of the compass the surface of the sea was deserted.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading On all other points of the compass the surface of the sea was deserted.
destroyersnounUS /dɪˈstrɔɪərz/
plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship
From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading "Wind up!" exclaimed Barcroft, using the speaking-tube for the first time since the opening of the duel.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Wind up!" exclaimed Barcroft, using the speaking-tube for the first time since the opening of the duel.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The "Hippodrome" was now a mere speck far away to the west'ard.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Wind up!" exclaimed Barcroft, using the speaking-tube for the first time since the opening of the duel.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Wind up!" exclaimed Barcroft, using the speaking-tube for the first time since the opening of the duel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
HippodromenounUS /ˈhɪpədroʊm/
a stadium for horse shows or horse races
From this reading The "Hippodrome" was now a mere speck far away to the west'ard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The "Hippodrome" was now a mere speck far away to the west'ard.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The "Hippodrome" was now a mere speck far away to the west'ard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "Wind up!" exclaimed Barcroft, using the speaking-tube for the first time since the opening of the duel.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On all other points of the compass the surface of the sea was deserted.
peltingnounUS /ˈpeltɪŋ/
anything happening rapidly or in quick successive
From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On all other points of the compass the surface of the sea was deserted.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading On all other points of the compass the surface of the sea was deserted.
seaplane's
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From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Wind up!" exclaimed Barcroft, using the speaking-tube for the first time since the opening of the duel.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
speaking-tube
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From this reading "Wind up!" exclaimed Barcroft, using the speaking-tube for the first time since the opening of the duel.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading The "Hippodrome" was now a mere speck far away to the west'ard.
SUB-LIEUTENANT
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From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading On all other points of the compass the surface of the sea was deserted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Wind up!" exclaimed Barcroft, using the speaking-tube for the first time since the opening of the duel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The "Hippodrome" was now a mere speck far away to the west'ard.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Wind up!" exclaimed Barcroft, using the speaking-tube for the first time since the opening of the duel.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading "Wind up!" exclaimed Barcroft, using the speaking-tube for the first time since the opening of the duel.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "Hippodrome" was now a mere speck far away to the west'ard.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A PRICE ON HIS HEAD FLIGHT SUB-LIEUTENANT BARCROFT scanned the expanse of water beneath him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Four distinct trails of smoke betokened the fact that British destroyers were pelting to the scene of the seaplane's victory.
west'ard
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From this reading The "Hippodrome" was now a mere speck far away to the west'ard.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Wind up!" exclaimed Barcroft, using the speaking-tube for the first time since the opening of the duel.
