(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading It was moving, and slowly it took the shape of an aeroplane.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do you make of it?" asked Lannes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you make of it?" asked Lannes.
the organ of sight
From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was moving, and slowly it took the shape of an aeroplane.
jetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
Lannes
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From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
engage in
From this reading "What do you make of it?" asked Lannes.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
in motion
From this reading It was moving, and slowly it took the shape of an aeroplane.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
select carefully from a group
From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
in the near future
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading It was moving, and slowly it took the shape of an aeroplane.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It was moving, and slowly it took the shape of an aeroplane.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was moving, and slowly it took the shape of an aeroplane.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
vaporsnounUS /ˈveɪpərz/
a state of depression
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
precisely as stated
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
a vivid mental image
From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first he could see nothing, as the dark blue sky was obscured by the darker mists and vapors, but he presently discovered in the very midst of them an object that looked jet black.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you make of it?" asked Lannes.
at the time that
From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered at the keenness of Lannes' vision, when he was able to pick out so distant an object with the naked eye.
wracknounUS /ræk/
dried seaweed especially that cast ashore
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE BLUE John turned his glasses toward the northwest, where cloud wrack hung.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you make of it?" asked Lannes.
