used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
ABOVEprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
for the reason that
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
blastsnounUS /blæsts/
plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
broadsidenounUS /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
compassnounUS /ˈkʌmpəs/
navigational instrument for finding directions
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
power to direct or determine
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
Dragonflynoun
slender-bodied non-stinging insect having iridescent wings that are outspread at rest; adults and nymphs feed on mosquitoes etc.
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading His ship was not equipped for navigation.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His ship was not equipped for navigation.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His ship was not equipped for navigation.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
levelsnounUS /ˈlevəlz/
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading His ship was not equipped for navigation.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
not any; not one
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His ship was not equipped for navigation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
in other respects or ways
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
predeterminedadjectiveUS /ˌpriːdiˈtɜːrmɪnd/
set in advance
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
move upward
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
transport commercially
From this reading His ship was not equipped for navigation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
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 ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading "But I don't know wind direction at different levels," he reflected, catching the ship as a gust of fierce wind caught the tail and swung the ship around, broadside to the wind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His ship was not equipped for navigation.
we've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't dare to run before the wind, because it has grown so black and we've drifted so far off by now that I might not get near the base," he added to himself.
in or at the place that
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading ABOVE THE STORMS While he fought the blasts of wind that tried to twist the Dragonfly out of control, climbing to get beyond their influence, Don tried to decide on the best course.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No compass or radio was provided to aid him in such a difficult situation: otherwise it would have been easy to rise beyond the storm levels, to set his propeller toward some predetermined objective where he could land safely and be within reach of a hospital to care for the injured mail 'plane pilot.
