1,500
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From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SIGNAL THAT MEANT “DANGER.”
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
barographnoun
a recording barometer; automatically records on paper the variations in atmospheric pressure
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A SIGNAL THAT MEANT “DANGER.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading “It’s glorious,” replied Nat enthusiastically.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading “It’s glorious,” replied Nat enthusiastically.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
It's
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From this reading “It’s glorious,” replied Nat enthusiastically.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A SIGNAL THAT MEANT “DANGER.”
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
Nat
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From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
RangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “It’s glorious,” replied Nat enthusiastically.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading A SIGNAL THAT MEANT “DANGER.”
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
in the near future
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
SpinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
having a supporting base
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SIGNAL THAT MEANT “DANGER.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Spinning along at a height the barograph showed to be 1,500 feet, was an exhilarating experience.
(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 “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
at the time that
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The slight feeling of apprehension which the Motor Rangers had felt when they set out on their novel cruise, soon wore off, and was replaced by a buoyant sensation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, Master Nat, what do you think of it?” inquired the professor, emerging from the cabin and coming “aft” to where Nat was standing by the smoothly running motor.
