64
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From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
AlbatrossnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːs/
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
bagatellenoun
a light piece of music for piano
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
delaysnounUS /dɪˈleɪz/
plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
Estremadura
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From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
divisible by two
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
GibraltarnounUS /dʒɪˈbrɔːltər/
location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
HindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
ten 10s
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
Karl
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From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
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 Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
occurring by chance
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
engage in
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
not any; not one
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
petrolnounUS /ˈpetroʊl/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
on the contrary
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
realising
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From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
replenishverbUS /riˈplenɪʃ/
fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
cut with a saw
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
Sinzig
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From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
not in physical motion
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
studiouslyadverbUS /ˈstuːdiəsli/
in a studious manner
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
being of use or service
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
von
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From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two hundred extra miles he had to cover beyond Gibraltar was a mere bagatelle--a question of an hour and twenty minutes’ flight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even if there were delays in obtaining petrol, he still had a useful lead, thanks to his twelve hours’ start in advance of the "Golden Hind."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He knew the machine and its capabilities, and, given ordinary luck, he saw no reason why he should not make a landing on Spanish soil, replenish fuel, and carry on to his hangar in Estremadura before his hated rival arrived at Gibraltar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig had not started upon his long solo flight in the Albatross without studiously calculating his chances.
ZnounUS /ziː/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading He rather regretted that the accident to Z64 had not occurred nearer the African coast; but realising that he was lucky to be able to carry on, he ran the risk of a prolonged flight over the sea with comparative equanimity.
