used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Phil kept moving steadily earthward and was now flying at a height of about two hundred feet.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Soon the _Arrow_ was directly above the second of the two cars.
at or in the front
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
airplanenounUS /ˈerpleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phil kept moving steadily earthward and was now flying at a height of about two hundred feet.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
ArrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Soon the _Arrow_ was directly above the second of the two cars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
make right or correct
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
without deviation
From this reading Soon the _Arrow_ was directly above the second of the two cars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
earthward
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From this reading Phil kept moving steadily earthward and was now flying at a height of about two hundred feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Phil kept moving steadily earthward and was now flying at a height of about two hundred feet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
moving swiftly
From this reading Phil kept moving steadily earthward and was now flying at a height of about two hundred feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
gesticulated
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From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
to a considerable degree
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Phil kept moving steadily earthward and was now flying at a height of about two hundred feet.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
ten 10s
From this reading Phil kept moving steadily earthward and was now flying at a height of about two hundred feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
in motion
From this reading Phil kept moving steadily earthward and was now flying at a height of about two hundred feet.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Phil kept moving steadily earthward and was now flying at a height of about two hundred feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
Phil
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From this reading Phil kept moving steadily earthward and was now flying at a height of about two hundred feet.
Phil's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
pursuernounUS /pərˈsuːər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Soon the _Arrow_ was directly above the second of the two cars.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
SkillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
in the near future
From this reading Soon the _Arrow_ was directly above the second of the two cars.
move hurridly
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
StrategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was plainly to be seen that Phil’s supposition had been correct, for the car held half a dozen policemen heavily armed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
male cat
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Soon the _Arrow_ was directly above the second of the two cars.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading It seemed probable too, that Tom in his radio message had told the police of the starting out of the airplane, for the officers seemed to realize that they had an ally in the plane and gesticulated vigorously, shouting and pointing to the road ahead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon the _Arrow_ was directly above the second of the two cars.
wideningnounUS /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/
an increase in width
From this reading Skillful Strategy Both of the racing cars kept on at full speed, but a steadily widening gap showed between them as the first continued to draw away from its pursuer.
