used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
Andy
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From this reading "Frank, he fired that shot at us!" exclaimed Andy.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
biplanenounUS /ˈbaɪpleɪn/
old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The two Bird boys turned and stared at each other.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The two Bird boys turned and stared at each other.
clipnounUS /klɪp/
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two Bird boys turned and stared at each other.
EAGLESnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Frank, he fired that shot at us!" exclaimed Andy.
EYRIEnounUS /ˈeri/
the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Wonder and indignation seemed struggling for the mastery in their faces.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading "Frank, he fired that shot at us!" exclaimed Andy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wonder and indignation seemed struggling for the mastery in their faces.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Frank, he fired that shot at us!" exclaimed Andy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wonder and indignation seemed struggling for the mastery in their faces.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Wonder and indignation seemed struggling for the mastery in their faces.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
levernounUS /ˈlevər/
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
full of life and energy
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading Wonder and indignation seemed struggling for the mastery in their faces.
missilenounUS /ˈmɪsəl/
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
a particular point in time
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two Bird boys turned and stared at each other.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Wonder and indignation seemed struggling for the mastery in their faces.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
slantverbUS /slænt/
lie obliquely
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The two Bird boys turned and stared at each other.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
strugglingadjectiveUS /ˈstrʌɡəlɪŋ/
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Wonder and indignation seemed struggling for the mastery in their faces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Wonder and indignation seemed struggling for the mastery in their faces.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The two Bird boys turned and stared at each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two Bird boys turned and stared at each other.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Frank, he fired that shot at us!" exclaimed Andy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost through sheer instinct Frank instantly shifted his lever, and started the biplane upward on a slant that was the limit, and approaching the danger line.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
whizzedverbUS /wɪzd/
inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading SEEN FROM THE EAGLES' EYRIE They were already spinning along at a lively clip, and rising too, at the moment that shot sounded, and the leaden missile whizzed past so close to them.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Wonder and indignation seemed struggling for the mastery in their faces.
