used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
AlbatrossnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːs/
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
billowingadjectiveUS /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
cause to be bored
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Messages he caught--mostly in English, for he was above the British lines.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Messages he caught--mostly in English, for he was above the British lines.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
cloud-level
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From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Messages he caught--mostly in English, for he was above the British lines.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
depressingly dark
From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Messages he caught--mostly in English, for he was above the British lines.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
lathernounUS /ˈlæðər/
the froth produced by soaps or detergents
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
limitlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətləs/
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Messages he caught--mostly in English, for he was above the British lines.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
MessagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Messages he caught--mostly in English, for he was above the British lines.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Messages he caught--mostly in English, for he was above the British lines.
MÜLLER
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From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
receiversnounUS /rəˈsiːvərz/
plural of “receiver” — set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
serenelyadverbUS /sərˈiːnəli/
in a peacefully serene manner
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
STRAFINGverbUS /ˈstreɪfɪŋ/
-ing form of “strafe” — attack with machine guns or cannon fire from a low-flying plane
From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
untidyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪdi/
not neat and tidy
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Above those clouds the sun shone down from a blue sky upon a billowing mass that bore a resemblance to the uneven surface of a limitless plain of lather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STRAFING OF MÜLLER On the earth, rain was falling from gray and gloomy clouds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
a Caucasian
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading High, but not too high above cloud-level, a big white Albatross circled serenely, its long, untidy wireless aerial dangling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The man in the machine with receivers to his ears listened intently for the faint "H D" which was his official number.
