used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
after-cockpit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
airplanenounUS /ˈerpleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
AlnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
in addition
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
for the reason that
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Climbing steadily until he was over five hundred feet above the earth, Bob felt none of his brother’s uneasiness or excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
ClimbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Climbing steadily until he was over five hundred feet above the earth, Bob felt none of his brother’s uneasiness or excitement.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
power to direct or determine
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
cornfieldnounUS /ˈkɔːrnfiːld/
a field planted with corn
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Climbing steadily until he was over five hundred feet above the earth, Bob felt none of his brother’s uneasiness or excitement.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Climbing steadily until he was over five hundred feet above the earth, Bob felt none of his brother’s uneasiness or excitement.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Climbing steadily until he was over five hundred feet above the earth, Bob felt none of his brother’s uneasiness or excitement.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Climbing steadily until he was over five hundred feet above the earth, Bob felt none of his brother’s uneasiness or excitement.
moving swiftly
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
come to pass
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
ten 10s
From this reading Climbing steadily until he was over five hundred feet above the earth, Bob felt none of his brother’s uneasiness or excitement.
illuminateverbUS /ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪt/
To light up or make clear; to decorate a manuscript with gold, silver, or brilliant colors.
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
held up in the air
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
engage in
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
easily agitated
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
not one, and not any
From this reading Climbing steadily until he was over five hundred feet above the earth, Bob felt none of his brother’s uneasiness or excitement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
and nothing more
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Climbing steadily until he was over five hundred feet above the earth, Bob felt none of his brother’s uneasiness or excitement.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Climbing steadily until he was over five hundred feet above the earth, Bob felt none of his brother’s uneasiness or excitement.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
sky-riding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
in the near future
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Climbing steadily until he was over five hundred feet above the earth, Bob felt none of his brother’s uneasiness or excitement.
not in physical motion
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
a special situation
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
a shaky motion
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Climbing steadily until he was over five hundred feet above the earth, Bob felt none of his brother’s uneasiness or excitement.
except if; if not
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Climbing steadily until he was over five hundred feet above the earth, Bob felt none of his brother’s uneasiness or excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was not only the elation of the climb to keep his nerves quivering; also there was the uncertainty of what might happen because of Bob’s lack of skill and experience.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Almost as soon as he lifted the airplane above the grove beyond that cornfield, Bob recovered his wind and his confidence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Al, of a more nervous type, was still trembling in his after-cockpit seat, but his excitement was changing from that of the recent adventures to the thrill of sky-riding at night with his brother.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was confident that he could control the airplane as far as straight flying was concerned; his only difficulty would be the landing, not the easiest thing for a skilful pilot unless a signal could be given that would make the plant watchman illuminate the small field.
