used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
highly skilled
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
from appearances alone
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
barnstormingverbUS /ˈbɑːrnstɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “barnstorm” — appear at county fairs and carnivals as a stunt flier and parachute jumper
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
for the reason that
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
of short duration or distance
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
chutenounUS /ʃuːt/
rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
destroyed or killed
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
HEADEDadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
a small worthless amount
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
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 HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
monoplanenounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪn/
an airplane with a single wing
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
and nothing more
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
Pitcairn
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From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
by chance
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
the possibility of future success
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
one of four equal parts
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
Ryan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
Identical; not different.
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
not often
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
transport commercially
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
not in physical motion
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
stuntsnounUS /stʌnts/
plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
a special situation
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With what Perk had said concerning the new Ryan monoplane and its crew still fresh in his mind, Jack did give a brief glance in that quarter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
which person or people
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading HEADED SOUTH Apparently Jack had completed his task about the same time, for he was adjusting his ’chute harness, without which he seldom made a long distance flight.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading This accomplished, he stepped outside the hangar, and beckoned to a couple of ground workers who chanced to be close by, possibly in anticipation of their services being required, with a tip in prospect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Between them the ship was moved to the open, and after that it would be a simple thing for Jack to taxi across the strip of ground adjoining the big Pitcairn hangar, so as to face such wind as was stirring.
a late time of life
From this reading This was only second nature to him, because of the long experience he had had in barnstorming, and doing stunts for a living in years gone by.
