used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
highly skilled
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading She was now to all intents and purposes a non-dirigible balloon, floating aimlessly in the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading "That’s prohibited for private owned aircraft; but who’s to know?"
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She was now to all intents and purposes a non-dirigible balloon, floating aimlessly in the air.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was now to all intents and purposes a non-dirigible balloon, floating aimlessly in the air.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
from appearances alone
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading She was now to all intents and purposes a non-dirigible balloon, floating aimlessly in the air.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
Bramsdean
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From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That’s prohibited for private owned aircraft; but who’s to know?"
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading She was now to all intents and purposes a non-dirigible balloon, floating aimlessly in the air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
Fosterdyke
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From this reading "We’re drifting over Poole Harbour," observed Fosterdyke.
set up or found
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
galaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
HarbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading "We’re drifting over Poole Harbour," observed Fosterdyke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
HindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
intentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtents/
plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She was now to all intents and purposes a non-dirigible balloon, floating aimlessly in the air.
Kenyon
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From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "That’s prohibited for private owned aircraft; but who’s to know?"
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
not in physical motion
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
navigation-room
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From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
non-dirigible
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From this reading She was now to all intents and purposes a non-dirigible balloon, floating aimlessly in the air.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was now to all intents and purposes a non-dirigible balloon, floating aimlessly in the air.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "We’re drifting over Poole Harbour," observed Fosterdyke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "We’re drifting over Poole Harbour," observed Fosterdyke.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading "That’s prohibited for private owned aircraft; but who’s to know?"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
Poole
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From this reading "We’re drifting over Poole Harbour," observed Fosterdyke.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "That’s prohibited for private owned aircraft; but who’s to know?"
prohibitedadjectiveUS /proʊˈhɪbətəd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading "That’s prohibited for private owned aircraft; but who’s to know?"
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She was now to all intents and purposes a non-dirigible balloon, floating aimlessly in the air.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
southerlyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the south
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
not in physical motion
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
That's
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From this reading "That’s prohibited for private owned aircraft; but who’s to know?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hanging apparently motionless in still air, although virtually she was drifting in a southerly direction at a modest ten miles an hour, the "Golden Hind" maintained her altitude for the best part of half an hour before any attempt was made to start the motors.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
We're
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From this reading "We’re drifting over Poole Harbour," observed Fosterdyke.
in or at the place that
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
who's
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From this reading "That’s prohibited for private owned aircraft; but who’s to know?"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Peter Bramsdean, his work aft accomplished, made his way to the navigation-room, where he found the baronet and Kenyon watching the galaxy of lights far beneath them.
