from one side of something to the other
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Tom, clambering out of the cockpit announced proudly that everything was ship-shape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain Cornell’s face beamed as he took his place in the front cockpit.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading Captain Cornell’s face beamed as he took his place in the front cockpit.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
Bodine
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From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Cornell’s face beamed as he took his place in the front cockpit.
clambering
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From this reading Tom, clambering out of the cockpit announced proudly that everything was ship-shape.
cockpitnounUS /ˈkɑːkpɪt/
compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
From this reading Tom, clambering out of the cockpit announced proudly that everything was ship-shape.
Cornell'snounUS /kɔːrˈnelz/
possessive form of “cornell” — United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)
From this reading Captain Cornell’s face beamed as he took his place in the front cockpit.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Tom, clambering out of the cockpit announced proudly that everything was ship-shape.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Captain Cornell’s face beamed as he took his place in the front cockpit.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
flyernounUS /ˈflaɪər/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Captain Cornell’s face beamed as he took his place in the front cockpit.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He liked Tom, good man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
Haviland
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From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Cornell’s face beamed as he took his place in the front cockpit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Cornell’s face beamed as he took his place in the front cockpit.
idlingnounUS /ˈaɪdəlɪŋ/
having no employment
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Captain Cornell’s face beamed as he took his place in the front cockpit.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked Tom, good man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He liked Tom, good man.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tom, clambering out of the cockpit announced proudly that everything was ship-shape.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Captain Cornell’s face beamed as he took his place in the front cockpit.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Tom, clambering out of the cockpit announced proudly that everything was ship-shape.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This was real service.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading This was real service.
ship-shape
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From this reading Tom, clambering out of the cockpit announced proudly that everything was ship-shape.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom, clambering out of the cockpit announced proudly that everything was ship-shape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was real service.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
male cat
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Captain Cornell’s face beamed as he took his place in the front cockpit.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom, clambering out of the cockpit announced proudly that everything was ship-shape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tom Bodine had seen them start across the field, and by the time they reached the side of the big De Haviland used by the Border Patrol flyer, the motors were gently idling.
