used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
beamsnounUS /biːmz/
plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
the two together, not just one
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
terminate
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
dotsnounUS /dɑːts/
plural of “dot” — a very small circular shape
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
JawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
and nothing more
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
maximumnounUS /ˈmæksəməm/
the largest possible quantity
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
ninetyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnti/
being ten more than eighty
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
Phil
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From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
rhythmicadjectiveUS /ˈrɪðmɪk/
recurring with measured regularity
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
except for; apart from
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
move hurridly
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
surgeverbUS /sɜːrdʒ/
rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
in a swift manner
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
throttleverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəl/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading The motor roared its rhythmic speed song as Phil opened the throttle bit by bit, until their instruments registered an altitude of a thousand feet and a speed of ninety miles an hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
upliftverbUS /ˈʌplɪft/
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
directed up
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Jaws of Death A light breeze was already blowing, and amid cries of farewell and encouragement from those on the ground the boys headed their aeroplane into this and took off to a perfect start just as the rim of the morning sun appeared over the horizon.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
be dressed in
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Higher and higher they went, until the little group of waving figures became mere dots, and then were entirely lost to sight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was not by any means the maximum speed of which the machine was capable, but they were not out to break speed records, and preferred to save both gasoline and excessive wear on the engine.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The glorious beams flooded the beautiful green landscape below them, and the boys felt a wonderful surge and uplift of spirit that matched the upward flight of the aeroplane as it climbed swiftly toward the clouds.
