used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few circles of the field Hemingwood set out for Herkimer, climbing steadily.
altimeternounUS /ælˈtɪmətər/
an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation
From this reading In a half hour the altimeter was reading eleven thousand feet, and the long grind began.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
Apperson
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From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In a half hour the altimeter was reading eleven thousand feet, and the long grind began.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading After a few circles of the field Hemingwood set out for Herkimer, climbing steadily.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading After a few circles of the field Hemingwood set out for Herkimer, climbing steadily.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
cockpitnounUS /ˈkɑːkpɪt/
compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
being joined in close association
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
continuitynounUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnuːəti/
uninterrupted connection or union
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
cumulousadjective
thrown together in a pile
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
being one more than ten
From this reading In a half hour the altimeter was reading eleven thousand feet, and the long grind began.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In a half hour the altimeter was reading eleven thousand feet, and the long grind began.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few circles of the field Hemingwood set out for Herkimer, climbing steadily.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading After a few circles of the field Hemingwood set out for Herkimer, climbing steadily.
filmnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
grindverbUS /ɡraɪnd/
press or grind with a crushing noise
From this reading In a half hour the altimeter was reading eleven thousand feet, and the long grind began.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In a half hour the altimeter was reading eleven thousand feet, and the long grind began.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
Hemingwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a few circles of the field Hemingwood set out for Herkimer, climbing steadily.
Herkimer
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From this reading After a few circles of the field Hemingwood set out for Herkimer, climbing steadily.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In a half hour the altimeter was reading eleven thousand feet, and the long grind began.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
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 a half hour the altimeter was reading eleven thousand feet, and the long grind began.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
not any; not one
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After a few circles of the field Hemingwood set out for Herkimer, climbing steadily.
a full supply
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In a half hour the altimeter was reading eleven thousand feet, and the long grind began.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
refrain from harming
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading After a few circles of the field Hemingwood set out for Herkimer, climbing steadily.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In a half hour the altimeter was reading eleven thousand feet, and the long grind began.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
at the time that
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Apperson had everything in readiness; the camera was set in the floor of the rear cockpit, in which an opening was cut to fit it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The electric motor was connected, and spare batteries and plenty of film for the day’s work were in a specially built recess behind the seat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He wasted no time in taking off--no telling when fleecy cumulous clouds would form in the sky and spoil the continuity of the strips.
