1,400
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From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
500
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From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Many interesting incidents, which it would require another volume to chronicle in detail, marked the trip.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
confined by bonds
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Many interesting incidents, which it would require another volume to chronicle in detail, marked the trip.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Many interesting incidents, which it would require another volume to chronicle in detail, marked the trip.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
Dr
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From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
Fernandina
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From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Many interesting incidents, which it would require another volume to chronicle in detail, marked the trip.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Many interesting incidents, which it would require another volume to chronicle in detail, marked the trip.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
engage in
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many interesting incidents, which it would require another volume to chronicle in detail, marked the trip.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Many interesting incidents, which it would require another volume to chronicle in detail, marked the trip.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
not divisible by two
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
Perkins
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From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Many interesting incidents, which it would require another volume to chronicle in detail, marked the trip.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
SavannahnounUS /səˈvænə/
a port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
spunverbUS /spʌn/
inflected form of “spin” — revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
StormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
towedverbUS /toʊd/
past form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Many interesting incidents, which it would require another volume to chronicle in detail, marked the trip.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Off Savannah the _Sea Eagle_ towed a disabled motor boat, containing a pleasure party, into port, and a short time later flew above the Atlantic squadron of the United States fleet bound south for target practice.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Many interesting incidents, which it would require another volume to chronicle in detail, marked the trip.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Storms and minor accidents spun out the voyage to this length, although Dr. Perkins had calculated on making a faster run.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it was almost a week later that the 1,400 odd miles down the coast to Fernandina, Florida, and from thence overland to the Crescent City, were completed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many interesting incidents, which it would require another volume to chronicle in detail, marked the trip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact, his aim had been to make about 500 miles a day, with night flights to help out, if possible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Many interesting incidents, which it would require another volume to chronicle in detail, marked the trip.
