used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
(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 It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This dire prophecy was, however, not destined to be fulfilled.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading This dire prophecy was, however, not destined to be fulfilled.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading This dire prophecy was, however, not destined to be fulfilled.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
divisible by two
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
moving swiftly
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading This dire prophecy was, however, not destined to be fulfilled.
death of a person
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This dire prophecy was, however, not destined to be fulfilled.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This dire prophecy was, however, not destined to be fulfilled.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
on one occasion
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading This dire prophecy was, however, not destined to be fulfilled.
RacernounUS /ˈreɪsər/
someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
not in physical motion
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This dire prophecy was, however, not destined to be fulfilled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This dire prophecy was, however, not destined to be fulfilled.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This dire prophecy was, however, not destined to be fulfilled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
at the time that
From this reading It was an almost miraculous escape, and they were all duly thankful when once more their voyage was resumed on an even keel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Evidently, the Flying Road Racer had encountered a cross current of wind at the great altitude she had now attained, which brought her safely out of the aerial whirlpool.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading To the intense joy of the air travelers, the circular motion ceased almost as suddenly as it had begun, and the rest of the wires remained intact.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But the wind still blew hard, and it was impossible for them to stem it without running too grave a risk to attempt such a task.
