used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
at or in the front
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Gradually, however, he increased the power, until they were racing along at dizzy speed.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
aviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
biplanenounUS /ˈbaɪpleɪn/
old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “And by that time Major Carroll may have regained control,” he reflected.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading “And by that time Major Carroll may have regained control,” he reflected.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
power to direct or determine
From this reading “And by that time Major Carroll may have regained control,” he reflected.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
dirigiblenoun
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading Gradually, however, he increased the power, until they were racing along at dizzy speed.
EAGLEnounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually, however, he increased the power, until they were racing along at dizzy speed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “And by that time Major Carroll may have regained control,” he reflected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gradually, however, he increased the power, until they were racing along at dizzy speed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Gradually, however, he increased the power, until they were racing along at dizzy speed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Gradually, however, he increased the power, until they were racing along at dizzy speed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading “And by that time Major Carroll may have regained control,” he reflected.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “And by that time Major Carroll may have regained control,” he reflected.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
OgdennounUS /ˈɑːɡdən/
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Gradually, however, he increased the power, until they were racing along at dizzy speed.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading Gradually, however, he increased the power, until they were racing along at dizzy speed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading “And by that time Major Carroll may have regained control,” he reflected.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading “And by that time Major Carroll may have regained control,” he reflected.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
Somers
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From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading Far ahead the “Border City” appeared as a mere speck, but the aviator felt that if they were not obliged to descend the biplane would overtake the dirigible long before the mountains were reached.
move hurridly
From this reading Gradually, however, he increased the power, until they were racing along at dizzy speed.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gradually, however, he increased the power, until they were racing along at dizzy speed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “And by that time Major Carroll may have regained control,” he reflected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Gradually, however, he increased the power, until they were racing along at dizzy speed.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gradually, however, he increased the power, until they were racing along at dizzy speed.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE EAGLE With a strong wind at its back, the “Ogden II” rose gracefully in the air.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bob Somers realized that the utmost skill and care would be required, and was satisfied to keep at a comparatively low altitude.
