used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOODLAND EXPERT.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The aeroplane was caught in a furious snow squall.
aileronsnounUS /ˈeɪlərɑːnz/
plural of “aileron” — an airfoil that controls lateral motion
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Harvey Hamilton was faintly visible as he leaned over and manipulated the levers.
aviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
Bohunkus
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From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only was the snow everywhere, but the machine itself was rocking like a ship laboring in a storm.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The aeroplane was caught in a furious snow squall.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
divisible by two
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Not only was the snow everywhere, but the machine itself was rocking like a ship laboring in a storm.
EXPERTadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading A WOODLAND EXPERT.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading Harvey Hamilton was faintly visible as he leaned over and manipulated the levers.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The aeroplane was caught in a furious snow squall.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Harvey Hamilton was faintly visible as he leaned over and manipulated the levers.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading Harvey Hamilton was faintly visible as he leaned over and manipulated the levers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harvey Hamilton was faintly visible as he leaned over and manipulated the levers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The aeroplane was caught in a furious snow squall.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not only was the snow everywhere, but the machine itself was rocking like a ship laboring in a storm.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Not only was the snow everywhere, but the machine itself was rocking like a ship laboring in a storm.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Harvey Hamilton was faintly visible as he leaned over and manipulated the levers.
leversnounUS /ˈlevərz/
plural of “lever” — a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading Harvey Hamilton was faintly visible as he leaned over and manipulated the levers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Not only was the snow everywhere, but the machine itself was rocking like a ship laboring in a storm.
manipulatedverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading Harvey Hamilton was faintly visible as he leaned over and manipulated the levers.
myriads
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From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only was the snow everywhere, but the machine itself was rocking like a ship laboring in a storm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Harvey Hamilton was faintly visible as he leaned over and manipulated the levers.
particlesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Not only was the snow everywhere, but the machine itself was rocking like a ship laboring in a storm.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
transport commercially
From this reading Not only was the snow everywhere, but the machine itself was rocking like a ship laboring in a storm.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The aeroplane was caught in a furious snow squall.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
squallverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading The aeroplane was caught in a furious snow squall.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Not only was the snow everywhere, but the machine itself was rocking like a ship laboring in a storm.
swirlingverbUS /ˈswɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “swirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The aeroplane was caught in a furious snow squall.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Harvey Hamilton was faintly visible as he leaned over and manipulated the levers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The aeroplane was caught in a furious snow squall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While descending it ran into the swirling tumult which in an instant enveloped it like a blanket, the myriads of particles filling the air so thickly that the terrified Bohunkus could not see the ailerons and even the aviator was partly shrouded from sight.
WOODLANDnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading A WOODLAND EXPERT.
