used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Freddy winked back and smiled.
beamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
bomb-loaded
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From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
bulbnounUS /bʌlb/
a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
Dave
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From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
enginesnounUS /ˈendʒənz/
plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There he waited with idling engines for the three other planes in the patrol to take up line-astern position.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
Freddy
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From this reading Freddy winked back and smiled.
Freddy's
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From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
fusedadjectiveUS /fjuːzd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
fuselagenounUS /ˈfjuːsəlɑːdʒ/
the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There he waited with idling engines for the three other planes in the patrol to take up line-astern position.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
idlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/
having no employment
From this reading There he waited with idling engines for the three other planes in the patrol to take up line-astern position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
line-astern
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From this reading There he waited with idling engines for the three other planes in the patrol to take up line-astern position.
a particular point in time
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
navigator's
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From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
not any; not one
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There he waited with idling engines for the three other planes in the patrol to take up line-astern position.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading There he waited with idling engines for the three other planes in the patrol to take up line-astern position.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading There he waited with idling engines for the three other planes in the patrol to take up line-astern position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading There he waited with idling engines for the three other planes in the patrol to take up line-astern position.
compacted by ironing
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
except for; apart from
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
transport commercially
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Freddy winked back and smiled.
stoolsnounUS /stuːlz/
plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
carry out
From this reading There he waited with idling engines for the three other planes in the patrol to take up line-astern position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There he waited with idling engines for the three other planes in the patrol to take up line-astern position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
trundledverbUS /ˈtrʌndəld/
past form of “trundle” — move heavily
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading There he waited with idling engines for the three other planes in the patrol to take up line-astern position.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A moment later the fuselage light winked out, and there was no light save the pencil beam of the navigator's bulb, and the fused glow of the instrument panel up forward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
at the time that
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
Wiggins
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From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Flight Lieutenant Wiggins ran up his engines, checked the radio, and then trundled his bomb-loaded ship to the far end of the field and swung it around into the wind.
winkedverbUS /wɪŋkt/
past form of “wink” — signal by winking
From this reading When they were seated on the two small canvas stools, Dave reached over, pressed Freddy's knee and winked at him in the pale glow of the single light bulb fitted to a fuselage bracing strip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There he waited with idling engines for the three other planes in the patrol to take up line-astern position.
