used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Billy had only a side glance, as the machine rounded the summit, but that was enough for him.
aviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy had only a side glance, as the machine rounded the summit, but that was enough for him.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Billy had only a side glance, as the machine rounded the summit, but that was enough for him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Roque caught the first glimpse, and called to his pilot to risk a look for himself.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Roque caught the first glimpse, and called to his pilot to risk a look for himself.
climbersnounUS /ˈklaɪmərz/
plural of “climber” — a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
travel across or pass over
From this reading WINNING OF THE IRON CROSS.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Billy had only a side glance, as the machine rounded the summit, but that was enough for him.
a boy or man
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Roque caught the first glimpse, and called to his pilot to risk a look for himself.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
moving swiftly
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Billy had only a side glance, as the machine rounded the summit, but that was enough for him.
a quick look
From this reading Roque caught the first glimpse, and called to his pilot to risk a look for himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Billy had only a side glance, as the machine rounded the summit, but that was enough for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Roque caught the first glimpse, and called to his pilot to risk a look for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roque caught the first glimpse, and called to his pilot to risk a look for himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading WINNING OF THE IRON CROSS.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Roque caught the first glimpse, and called to his pilot to risk a look for himself.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Billy had only a side glance, as the machine rounded the summit, but that was enough for him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINNING OF THE IRON CROSS.
and nothing more
From this reading Billy had only a side glance, as the machine rounded the summit, but that was enough for him.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Roque caught the first glimpse, and called to his pilot to risk a look for himself.
post-hasteadverb
as fast as possible; with all possible haste
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Roque caught the first glimpse, and called to his pilot to risk a look for himself.
Roque
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From this reading Roque caught the first glimpse, and called to his pilot to risk a look for himself.
Roten
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From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Billy had only a side glance, as the machine rounded the summit, but that was enough for him.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
for a short time
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Billy had only a side glance, as the machine rounded the summit, but that was enough for him.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Billy had only a side glance, as the machine rounded the summit, but that was enough for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINNING OF THE IRON CROSS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE aviators in the party of Roten were all for sailing, post-haste, to the slope where the mysterious climbers had been sighted, and very shortly the little fleet was in the air, headed that way.
WINNINGadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading WINNING OF THE IRON CROSS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Flying low, the observers kept a sharp lookout for the near appearance of the man with the burden and the "shorter fellow."
