used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
at or in the front
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
airmennounUS /ˈermen/
plural of “airman” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
AUSTRALIANnounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
downwardsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
flashlightnounUS /ˈflæʃlaɪt/
a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
hillyadjectiveUS /ˈhɪli/
having hills and crags
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
hollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
HOSPITALITYnounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
inertianounUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrʃə/
a disposition to remain inactive or inert
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
irrespectiveadverbUS /ˌɪrəˈspektɪv/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
JavanounUS /ˈdʒɑːvə/
an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
established beyond doubt
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
without much difficulty
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading The forcing of the machine upwards implied that the pressure of the air ahead was increased, owing to a lull in the wind behind; the sinking implied that the force of a contrary wind was diminished, and that the inertia of the machine prevented it from readily accommodating itself to the new conditions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
variableadjectiveUS /ˈveriəbəl/
liable to or capable of change
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
precisely as stated
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
volitionnounUS /voʊˈlɪʃən/
the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Knowing that these islands were very hilly, Smith rose to a great height, using his flashlight every now and then to guard against mishap.
at the time that
From this reading AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY Darkness was falling when the airmen came in sight of the chain of small islands running from Java eastward almost to the Australian coast.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If he had not known the nature of the islands he could almost have guessed it from the behaviour of the aeroplane, which now tended to shoot upwards, now to sink downwards, irrespective of any volition of his own.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading This proved to Smith that he had come into a region of variable currents of wind, such as might be set up by the hollows and ridges of mountain tops.
