used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a frown Ned had hurried to the top deck.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
in addition
From this reading By deduction he guessed that the _Flyer’s_ own flag was also displayed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact, both had been raised by Bob at the last moment.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In fact, both had been raised by Bob at the last moment.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading In fact, both had been raised by Bob at the last moment.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In fact, both had been raised by Bob at the last moment.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
burgee
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From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By deduction he guessed that the _Flyer’s_ own flag was also displayed.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
CARGOnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading With a frown Ned had hurried to the top deck.
deductionnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃən/
a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading By deduction he guessed that the _Flyer’s_ own flag was also displayed.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading By deduction he guessed that the _Flyer’s_ own flag was also displayed.
emblemsnounUS /ˈembləmz/
plural of “emblem” — special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
the organ of sight
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, both had been raised by Bob at the last moment.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading By deduction he guessed that the _Flyer’s_ own flag was also displayed.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
Flyer's
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From this reading By deduction he guessed that the _Flyer’s_ own flag was also displayed.
moving swiftly
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading With a frown Ned had hurried to the top deck.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading By deduction he guessed that the _Flyer’s_ own flag was also displayed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, both had been raised by Bob at the last moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By deduction he guessed that the _Flyer’s_ own flag was also displayed.
HeraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading With a frown Ned had hurried to the top deck.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
a small worthless amount
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
immediately past
From this reading In fact, both had been raised by Bob at the last moment.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
MID-AIR
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From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
a particular point in time
From this reading In fact, both had been raised by Bob at the last moment.
NAPIER'S
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From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
Ned
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From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
NERVEnounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading By deduction he guessed that the _Flyer’s_ own flag was also displayed.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
prominentlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmənəntli/
in a prominent way
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading In fact, both had been raised by Bob at the last moment.
SAVESnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By deduction he guessed that the _Flyer’s_ own flag was also displayed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
the upper part of anything
From this reading With a frown Ned had hurried to the top deck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By deduction he guessed that the _Flyer’s_ own flag was also displayed.
at the time that
From this reading CAPTAIN NAPIER’S NERVE IN MID-AIR SAVES THE CARGO When Captain Ned, leaning backward over the lower gallery rail, gave the order to start, his eye caught sight of the _Herald_ burgee flying from the jack staff above.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a frown Ned had hurried to the top deck.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading To fly over New York Bay with these emblems prominently displayed in the breeze was a plain advertisement to any observer of the identity of the aeroplane and its connection with the paper.
