used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
air-minded
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From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
airplanenounUS /ˈerpleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
airportnounUS /ˈerpɔːrt/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading They circled until Larry located the large airport there.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
for the reason that
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading They circled until Larry located the large airport there.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
coastlinenounUS /ˈkoʊstlaɪn/
the outline of a coast
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
moving swiftly
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They circled until Larry located the large airport there.
Larry
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From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading They circled until Larry located the large airport there.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
mileagenounUS /ˈmaɪlədʒ/
distance measured in miles
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
name-markers
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From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
navigateverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪt/
travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
not any; not one
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
coated with paint
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
go across or through
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
ThunderstormsnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrmz/
plural of “thunderstorm” — a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They circled until Larry located the large airport there.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Boston, easily recognized for its expanse and illumination, as well as by the name-markers on certain roofs, painted there by air-minded owners, finally came into view.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thunderstorms menaced, but always they were to the inland side, and Larry did not have to pass through them, or climb above them and lose his way.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Hour after hour, into a North wind that cut down their forward mileage somewhat, Larry held the airplane.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He flew low, in order to hold the coastline of the ocean, because he did not dare try to navigate, inexperienced as he was, with no practice at “blind flying” above the clouds.
