used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above shone the stars, steady points of brightness in the dark blue canopy of heavens; below stretched the silent, empty sea, heaving gently.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Up and out into the night winged the great sea-and-air craft, the powerful motors working without a skip, and the propellers beating the air with a noise like the drone of a mastadonic bee—or more appropriately, night beetle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Up and out into the night winged the great sea-and-air craft, the powerful motors working without a skip, and the propellers beating the air with a noise like the drone of a mastadonic bee—or more appropriately, night beetle.
appropriatelyadverbUS /əˈproʊpriɪtli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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in or near a particular place or position
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the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Up and out into the night winged the great sea-and-air craft, the powerful motors working without a skip, and the propellers beating the air with a noise like the drone of a mastadonic bee—or more appropriately, night beetle.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
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beetlenounUS /ˈbiːtəl/
insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
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belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Above shone the stars, steady points of brightness in the dark blue canopy of heavens; below stretched the silent, empty sea, heaving gently.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Above shone the stars, steady points of brightness in the dark blue canopy of heavens; below stretched the silent, empty sea, heaving gently.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Above shone the stars, steady points of brightness in the dark blue canopy of heavens; below stretched the silent, empty sea, heaving gently.
make calm or still
From this reading The air was calm and still, and the _Sea Eagle_ cleaved her way through it powerfully.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
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exercising caution or showing care or attention
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cleaved
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compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
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the skilled practice of a practical occupation
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absence of light or illumination
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Dr
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dronenounUS /droʊn/
stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen
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owed and payable immediately or on demand
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EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
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make void or empty of contents
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the organ of sight
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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
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in a gradual manner
From this reading Above shone the stars, steady points of brightness in the dark blue canopy of heavens; below stretched the silent, empty sea, heaving gently.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Up and out into the night winged the great sea-and-air craft, the powerful motors working without a skip, and the propellers beating the air with a noise like the drone of a mastadonic bee—or more appropriately, night beetle.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Above shone the stars, steady points of brightness in the dark blue canopy of heavens; below stretched the silent, empty sea, heaving gently.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The air was calm and still, and the _Sea Eagle_ cleaved her way through it powerfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Above shone the stars, steady points of brightness in the dark blue canopy of heavens; below stretched the silent, empty sea, heaving gently.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
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prefer or wish to do something
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the act that results in something coming to be
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mastadonic
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Up and out into the night winged the great sea-and-air craft, the powerful motors working without a skip, and the propellers beating the air with a noise like the drone of a mastadonic bee—or more appropriately, night beetle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Up and out into the night winged the great sea-and-air craft, the powerful motors working without a skip, and the propellers beating the air with a noise like the drone of a mastadonic bee—or more appropriately, night beetle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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Perkins
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plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Above shone the stars, steady points of brightness in the dark blue canopy of heavens; below stretched the silent, empty sea, heaving gently.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Up and out into the night winged the great sea-and-air craft, the powerful motors working without a skip, and the propellers beating the air with a noise like the drone of a mastadonic bee—or more appropriately, night beetle.
powerfullyadverbUS /ˈpaʊərfli/
in a powerful manner
From this reading The air was calm and still, and the _Sea Eagle_ cleaved her way through it powerfully.
in the near future
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propellersnounUS /prəˈpelərz/
plural of “propeller” — a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
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a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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sea-and-air
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Above shone the stars, steady points of brightness in the dark blue canopy of heavens; below stretched the silent, empty sea, heaving gently.
in a vehement outcry
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marked by absence of sound
From this reading Above shone the stars, steady points of brightness in the dark blue canopy of heavens; below stretched the silent, empty sea, heaving gently.
skipverbUS /skɪp/
bypass
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southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading Dr. Perkins set the course at due southeast, and kept a careful eye on the compass.
move hurridly
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plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
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make steady
From this reading Above shone the stars, steady points of brightness in the dark blue canopy of heavens; below stretched the silent, empty sea, heaving gently.
not in physical motion
From this reading The air was calm and still, and the _Sea Eagle_ cleaved her way through it powerfully.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Above shone the stars, steady points of brightness in the dark blue canopy of heavens; below stretched the silent, empty sea, heaving gently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Up and out into the night winged the great sea-and-air craft, the powerful motors working without a skip, and the propellers beating the air with a noise like the drone of a mastadonic bee—or more appropriately, night beetle.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The air was calm and still, and the _Sea Eagle_ cleaved her way through it powerfully.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up and out into the night winged the great sea-and-air craft, the powerful motors working without a skip, and the propellers beating the air with a noise like the drone of a mastadonic bee—or more appropriately, night beetle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air was calm and still, and the _Sea Eagle_ cleaved her way through it powerfully.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The air was calm and still, and the _Sea Eagle_ cleaved her way through it powerfully.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “What speed are we making?” shouted Frank presently.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What speed are we making?” shouted Frank presently.
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
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in the company of; together with
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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actively engaged in paid work
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