used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
at or in the front
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
airblast
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From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
alternatedverbUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪd/
past form of “alternate” — go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
billowedverbUS /ˈbɪloʊd/
past form of “billow” — rise up as if in waves
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
bombingnounUS /ˈbɑːmɪŋ/
an attack by dropping bombs
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
Burtis
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From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
chaparralnounUS /ˌʃæpərˈæl/
dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
cockpitnounUS /ˈkɑːkpɪt/
compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
concentrateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/
make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
unvarying in nature
From this reading To Shag Moran, however, the very ugliness and desolation of it was a pleasant thrill--a constant reminder of where he was going, and why.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading To Shag Moran, however, the very ugliness and desolation of it was a pleasant thrill--a constant reminder of where he was going, and why.
being one more than seven
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
the act of departing
From this reading To Shag Moran, however, the very ugliness and desolation of it was a pleasant thrill--a constant reminder of where he was going, and why.
gray-greenadjective
of green tinged with grey
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
Haviland
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From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Shag Moran, however, the very ugliness and desolation of it was a pleasant thrill--a constant reminder of where he was going, and why.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To Shag Moran, however, the very ugliness and desolation of it was a pleasant thrill--a constant reminder of where he was going, and why.
hunchedadjectiveUS /hʌntʃt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
inhabitated
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From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
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 In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
engage in
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
mesquitenounUS /ˈmeskiːt/
any of several small spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Prosopis having small flowers in axillary cylindrical spikes followed by large pods rich in sugar
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
Moran
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From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading To Shag Moran, however, the very ugliness and desolation of it was a pleasant thrill--a constant reminder of where he was going, and why.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading To Shag Moran, however, the very ugliness and desolation of it was a pleasant thrill--a constant reminder of where he was going, and why.
ShagnounUS /ʃæɡ/
a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
possessing sweep
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
a special situation
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
ThomsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmsən/
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading To Shag Moran, however, the very ugliness and desolation of it was a pleasant thrill--a constant reminder of where he was going, and why.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
tracklessadjective
having no tracks
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
twelve-cylinder
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From this reading It was a sight calculated to make any pilot concentrate on his motor, for there was no possible landing field below, in case that twelve-cylinder Liberty ahead should start to miss.
uglinessnounUS /ˈʌɡlinəs/
qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses
From this reading To Shag Moran, however, the very ugliness and desolation of it was a pleasant thrill--a constant reminder of where he was going, and why.
unendingadjectiveUS /əˈnendɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
precisely as stated
From this reading To Shag Moran, however, the very ugliness and desolation of it was a pleasant thrill--a constant reminder of where he was going, and why.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
in or at the place that
From this reading To Shag Moran, however, the very ugliness and desolation of it was a pleasant thrill--a constant reminder of where he was going, and why.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His big body was hunched deep into the front cockpit to avoid the terrific airblast which swept back from the propeller, and his black eyes alternated the maze of unfamiliar instruments before him and the unending desert of mesquite below.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading To Shag Moran, however, the very ugliness and desolation of it was a pleasant thrill--a constant reminder of where he was going, and why.
wispnounUS /wɪsp/
a small tuft or lock
From this reading In long, gray-green waves the chaparral billowed away to the horizon on every side, and there was not so much as a wisp of smoke to indicate that a living thing inhabitated that trackless waste, a mile and a half below.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Storm flight with the Border Air Patrol By Thomson Burtis The big De Haviland bombing plane was a little more than eight thousand feet high, and “Shag” Moran, its pilot, had an excellent view of a considerable portion of south Texas.
