altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When his feet touched the ground he moved quickly, shouting orders at the olive-drab truck convoy he had been leading.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
convoynounUS /ˈkɑːnvɔɪ/
a procession of land vehicles traveling together
From this reading When his feet touched the ground he moved quickly, shouting orders at the olive-drab truck convoy he had been leading.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When his feet touched the ground he moved quickly, shouting orders at the olive-drab truck convoy he had been leading.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading _His orders were final.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading He pointed his finger at the side of the road where he wanted the small stuff.
moving swiftly
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading When his feet touched the ground he moved quickly, shouting orders at the olive-drab truck convoy he had been leading.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When his feet touched the ground he moved quickly, shouting orders at the olive-drab truck convoy he had been leading.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _His orders were final.
how
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From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
interceptornounUS /ˌɪntərˈseptər/
a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
jeepnounUS /dʒiːp/
a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
jetsnounUS /dʒets/
plural of “jet” — an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
and nothing more
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading When his feet touched the ground he moved quickly, shouting orders at the olive-drab truck convoy he had been leading.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading When his feet touched the ground he moved quickly, shouting orders at the olive-drab truck convoy he had been leading.
in motion
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He pointed his finger at the side of the road where he wanted the small stuff.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
olive-drabadjective
of a light brownish green color
From this reading When his feet touched the ground he moved quickly, shouting orders at the olive-drab truck convoy he had been leading.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _His orders were final.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
having a point
From this reading He pointed his finger at the side of the road where he wanted the small stuff.
with speed
From this reading When his feet touched the ground he moved quickly, shouting orders at the olive-drab truck convoy he had been leading.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He pointed his finger at the side of the road where he wanted the small stuff.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading When his feet touched the ground he moved quickly, shouting orders at the olive-drab truck convoy he had been leading.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He pointed his finger at the side of the road where he wanted the small stuff.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He pointed his finger at the side of the road where he wanted the small stuff.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading He pointed his finger at the side of the road where he wanted the small stuff.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
thunderousadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərəs/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
having come into contact
From this reading When his feet touched the ground he moved quickly, shouting orders at the olive-drab truck convoy he had been leading.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading When his feet touched the ground he moved quickly, shouting orders at the olive-drab truck convoy he had been leading.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Captain took off his steel helmet and looked up at the thunderous roar just before he leaped from the still moving jeep.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He pointed his finger at the side of the road where he wanted the small stuff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And how could these terrified souls know their fate was his own?_ Two low flying interceptor jets screamed overhead, climbing for much needed altitude as they headed out to sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _His orders were final.
at the time that
From this reading When his feet touched the ground he moved quickly, shouting orders at the olive-drab truck convoy he had been leading.
in or at the place that
From this reading He pointed his finger at the side of the road where he wanted the small stuff.
