used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Up, in a zoom, after his furious dive, the mail craft's pilot sent his ship.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading On wingtip, he came around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On wingtip, he came around.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
without doubt or question
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
cockpitnounUS /ˈkɑːkpɪt/
compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
convulsivelyadverb
with convulsions, in a convulsive way
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
craft'snounUS /kræfts/
possessive form of “craft” — the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Up, in a zoom, after his furious dive, the mail craft's pilot sent his ship.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading Up, in a zoom, after his furious dive, the mail craft's pilot sent his ship.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Up, in a zoom, after his furious dive, the mail craft's pilot sent his ship.
Garry
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From this reading Garry saw his intention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
helicopternounUS /ˈhelɪkɑːptər/
an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Up, in a zoom, after his furious dive, the mail craft's pilot sent his ship.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Garry saw his intention.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Up, in a zoom, after his furious dive, the mail craft's pilot sent his ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On wingtip, he came around.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Up, in a zoom, after his furious dive, the mail craft's pilot sent his ship.
projectornounUS /prəˈdʒektər/
an optical device for projecting a beam of light
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
cut with a saw
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Up, in a zoom, after his furious dive, the mail craft's pilot sent his ship.
transport commercially
From this reading Up, in a zoom, after his furious dive, the mail craft's pilot sent his ship.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
be standing; be upright
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
swoopnounUS /swuːp/
(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
TACTICSnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
teeteringverbUS /ˈtiːtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “teeter” — move unsteadily, with a rocking motion
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
hard to endure
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up, in a zoom, after his furious dive, the mail craft's pilot sent his ship.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading SKY TACTICS Clearly Don saw, as his helicopter wavered, teetering like a dizzy baby trying to stand alone, the venomous purpose behind that air disturbing swoop.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
wingtip
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On wingtip, he came around.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chick, staring with wide eyes, his heart stopped, felt the sway and quiver of the cockpit and convulsively snapped the clasp of the safety belt he had released to operate the projector.
zoomverbUS /zuːm/
move along very quickly
From this reading Up, in a zoom, after his furious dive, the mail craft's pilot sent his ship.
