Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Then the experienced pilot lifted her in a zoom that was simply magnificent, and they were off on their adventure at last.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

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

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

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

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then the experienced pilot lifted her in a zoom that was simply magnificent, and they were off on their adventure at last.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Rising fast, the boat was soon at a good ceiling for flying.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading Rising fast, the boat was soon at a good ceiling for flying.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

plural of “contact” — close interaction

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

at any time

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Then the experienced pilot lifted her in a zoom that was simply magnificent, and they were off on their adventure at last.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Rising fast, the boat was soon at a good ceiling for flying.

moving swiftly

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Rising fast, the boat was soon at a good ceiling for flying.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

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

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

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

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Then the experienced pilot lifted her in a zoom that was simply magnificent, and they were off on their adventure at last.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

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

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

immediately past

From this reading Then the experienced pilot lifted her in a zoom that was simply magnificent, and they were off on their adventure at last.

held up in the air

From this reading Then the experienced pilot lifted her in a zoom that was simply magnificent, and they were off on their adventure at last.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading Then the experienced pilot lifted her in a zoom that was simply magnificent, and they were off on their adventure at last.

a public toilet for men

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

used to form the superlative

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Then the experienced pilot lifted her in a zoom that was simply magnificent, and they were off on their adventure at last.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

operate an airplane

From this reading Then the experienced pilot lifted her in a zoom that was simply magnificent, and they were off on their adventure at last.

plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

plural of “pontoon” — (nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

with speed

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Rising fast, the boat was soon at a good ceiling for flying.

move hurridly

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

and nothing more

From this reading Then the experienced pilot lifted her in a zoom that was simply magnificent, and they were off on their adventure at last.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

in the near future

From this reading Rising fast, the boat was soon at a good ceiling for flying.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

move hurridly

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then the experienced pilot lifted her in a zoom that was simply magnificent, and they were off on their adventure at last.

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

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the experienced pilot lifted her in a zoom that was simply magnificent, and they were off on their adventure at last.

in or at that place or location

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

a special situation

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

feeling intense pleasurable excitement

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

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

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

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

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

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 LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

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

From this reading Now they had shot past the twin points and were out upon the open gulf, their speed increasing every second as Jack pulled the stick closer against his chest.

at the time that

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

belonging to which person

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading LIKE A NIGHT OWL ON THE WING The rush and gurgle of the water parted by the pontoons beneath the fuselage of the plane was sounding most delightful to the ears of Perk as he sat there watching the jaws of land draw rapidly nearer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Resting up was always a painful thing to Perk whose nerves called for action and had done so ever since he served in the flying corps across the Atlantic when men's souls thrilled with frequent contacts in the line of equally daring Hun war pilots.

move along very quickly

From this reading Then the experienced pilot lifted her in a zoom that was simply magnificent, and they were off on their adventure at last.