used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
cock-pit
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From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
characterized by great determination
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
divisible by two
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
foolhardyadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlhɑːrdi/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
a quick look
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
come to pass
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
inasmuch
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From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
indicatornounUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtər/
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 The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
MAROONEDadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
NikenounUS /ˈnaɪki/
(Greek mythology) winged goddess of victory; identified with Roman Victoria
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
and nothing more
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
Pollzoff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
with little or no delay
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
Roberta
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From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
in the near future
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
precisely as stated
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She judged they had maintained a high altitude, and this fact was promptly verified as she watched Mrs. Pollzoff attend to the plane.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
at the time that
From this reading MAROONED What was to happen when they finally landed, Roberta could not even guess, but she determined to be on the alert.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Soon she took time to slide the cover from over the cock-pit and all that could be seen was a thick fog which enveloped them.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman scanned the earth beneath her and as she did that Roberta managed to catch a glimpse of the fuel indicator, the needle of which showed that they could go very little further.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The fact promptly banished a sudden idea of pushing the woman out and racing back into the heavens, for such a scheme would be foolhardy, inasmuch as Nike could carry her only a short distance.
