used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
aviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
bogsnounUS /bɑːɡz/
plural of “bog” — wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel
From this reading Rocks, trees, precipices, bogs, and deep ravines characterize the whole countryside.
characterizeverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪz/
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Rocks, trees, precipices, bogs, and deep ravines characterize the whole countryside.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading In places the earth is jumbled in confused masses.
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading Rocks, trees, precipices, bogs, and deep ravines characterize the whole countryside.
placed crosswise
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Rocks, trees, precipices, bogs, and deep ravines characterize the whole countryside.
DelawarenounUS /ˈdeləwer/
a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading In places the earth is jumbled in confused masses.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Rare, indeed, is the level spot that is large enough, or smooth enough, or firm enough to permit a safe landing.
at any time
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading For here Nature has plowed up the land in rugged furrows that rise thousands of feet.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Rare, indeed, is the level spot that is large enough, or smooth enough, or firm enough to permit a safe landing.
moving swiftly
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
furrows
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From this reading For here Nature has plowed up the land in rugged furrows that rise thousands of feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For here Nature has plowed up the land in rugged furrows that rise thousands of feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For here Nature has plowed up the land in rugged furrows that rise thousands of feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Rare, indeed, is the level spot that is large enough, or smooth enough, or firm enough to permit a safe landing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In places the earth is jumbled in confused masses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
Johnnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
jumbledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌmbəld/
in utter disorder
From this reading In places the earth is jumbled in confused masses.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading For here Nature has plowed up the land in rugged furrows that rise thousands of feet.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Rare, indeed, is the level spot that is large enough, or smooth enough, or firm enough to permit a safe landing.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rare, indeed, is the level spot that is large enough, or smooth enough, or firm enough to permit a safe landing.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Rare, indeed, is the level spot that is large enough, or smooth enough, or firm enough to permit a safe landing.
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 Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading In places the earth is jumbled in confused masses.
MeetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading For here Nature has plowed up the land in rugged furrows that rise thousands of feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rare, indeed, is the level spot that is large enough, or smooth enough, or firm enough to permit a safe landing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Rare, indeed, is the level spot that is large enough, or smooth enough, or firm enough to permit a safe landing.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In places the earth is jumbled in confused masses.
plowedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading For here Nature has plowed up the land in rugged furrows that rise thousands of feet.
precipices
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rocks, trees, precipices, bogs, and deep ravines characterize the whole countryside.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Rare, indeed, is the level spot that is large enough, or smooth enough, or firm enough to permit a safe landing.
ravinesnounUS /rəˈviːnz/
plural of “ravine” — a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading Rocks, trees, precipices, bogs, and deep ravines characterize the whole countryside.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
move upward
From this reading For here Nature has plowed up the land in rugged furrows that rise thousands of feet.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Rocks, trees, precipices, bogs, and deep ravines characterize the whole countryside.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Rare, indeed, is the level spot that is large enough, or smooth enough, or firm enough to permit a safe landing.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Rare, indeed, is the level spot that is large enough, or smooth enough, or firm enough to permit a safe landing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Rare, indeed, is the level spot that is large enough, or smooth enough, or firm enough to permit a safe landing.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading For here Nature has plowed up the land in rugged furrows that rise thousands of feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Rocks, trees, precipices, bogs, and deep ravines characterize the whole countryside.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For here Nature has plowed up the land in rugged furrows that rise thousands of feet.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Rocks, trees, precipices, bogs, and deep ravines characterize the whole countryside.
WirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading Jimmy Meets an Old Friend—Johnnie Lee, of the Wireless Patrol For many miles—ever since he crossed the Delaware into Pennsylvania, in fact, Jimmy had been flying over a region so rough and rugged that it strikes terror to the heart of the aviator.
