used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The big wings of the great sea-eagle beat the air heavily.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading The children raced along the deck toward the bows, believing that the big bird would alight there.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The children raced along the deck toward the bows, believing that the big bird would alight there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Their friend, the lookout officer, however, remained at his post.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The big wings of the great sea-eagle beat the air heavily.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading The children raced along the deck toward the bows, believing that the big bird would alight there.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The children raced along the deck toward the bows, believing that the big bird would alight there.
bird'snounUS /bɜːrdz/
possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The children raced along the deck toward the bows, believing that the big bird would alight there.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children raced along the deck toward the bows, believing that the big bird would alight there.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The children raced along the deck toward the bows, believing that the big bird would alight there.
psychological suffering
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Their friend, the lookout officer, however, remained at his post.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The big wings of the great sea-eagle beat the air heavily.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The big wings of the great sea-eagle beat the air heavily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Their friend, the lookout officer, however, remained at his post.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Their friend, the lookout officer, however, remained at his post.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Their friend, the lookout officer, however, remained at his post.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Their friend, the lookout officer, however, remained at his post.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
pearl-gray
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From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Their friend, the lookout officer, however, remained at his post.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading The children raced along the deck toward the bows, believing that the big bird would alight there.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Their friend, the lookout officer, however, remained at his post.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
RussnounUS /rʌs/
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
only a very short time before
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
sea-eagle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The big wings of the great sea-eagle beat the air heavily.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
steamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
in a swift manner
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their friend, the lookout officer, however, remained at his post.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The children raced along the deck toward the bows, believing that the big bird would alight there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The children raced along the deck toward the bows, believing that the big bird would alight there.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
precisely as stated
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A SIGNAL OF DISTRESS The steamship was pursuing her course so swiftly, but so easily, that Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big bird's landing on the craft were very slim.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The big wings of the great sea-eagle beat the air heavily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were covered with almost black feathers above while the feathers on the under side of the wings were pearl-gray, a contrast that Rose said was "awfully pretty."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The children raced along the deck toward the bows, believing that the big bird would alight there.
