Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

anew

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

divisible by two

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

the act of departing

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

in a gradual manner

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

a projection or ridge that suggests a keel

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

past form of “level” — aim at

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

held up in the air

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

possessive form of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

in your mind

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

possessive form of “nike” — (Greek mythology) winged goddess of victory; identified with Roman Victoria

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

operate an airplane

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

the sport of engaging in contests of speed

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

move hurridly

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

the upper part of anything

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

in the direction of

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

up to a particular time

From this reading She lifted Nike’s nose, climbed gradually to seven thousand feet, leveled off, then proceeded at an even keel, racing at the machine’s top speed; then she started to descend, going more and more slowly, until the altimeter registered two thousand feet.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

(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 She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A PRISONER Having ascertained that there were two planes in the air, Mrs. Pollzoff opened her throttle again, turned the machine as if she were returning to the field and glanced at the indicator to be sure that her nose and tail lights were on.

at the time that

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Looking toward the other machines she mentally calculated their course and watched the one which was coming to the south of her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “If you are following me I shall give you a good run for your money,” the woman snapped furiously.

-ing form of “zoom” — move along very quickly

From this reading She noted with a scowl that when she came around it swerved off its route considerably, but the second pilot exhibited his lack of interest in her movements by rushing steadily forward, zooming to be well out of her way, and passing on toward the Canadian border.