used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
quickly and without warning
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading No slouch o’ a pilot, either, I’ll admit.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
anew
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
in addition
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
for the reason that
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
command with authority
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
duckingnounUS /ˈdʌkɪŋ/
hunting ducks
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
earphonesnounUS /ˈɪrfoʊnz/
plural of “earphone” — electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
one or the other of two
From this reading No slouch o’ a pilot, either, I’ll admit.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
divisible by two
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
eyesightnounUS /ˈaɪsaɪt/
normal use of the faculty of vision
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
he's
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From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
I'll
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From this reading No slouch o’ a pilot, either, I’ll admit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
a small worthless amount
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
keelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
not any; not one
From this reading No slouch o’ a pilot, either, I’ll admit.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading No slouch o’ a pilot, either, I’ll admit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
on one occasion
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
and nothing more
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
Ryan
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From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
transport commercially
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
slouchnounUS /slaʊtʃ/
an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
From this reading No slouch o’ a pilot, either, I’ll admit.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
stormedverbUS /stɔːrmd/
past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
carry out
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For the moment Perk lost sight of the shadowy pursuing craft; then Jack changed his tactics, and once again brought his boat on an even keel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Perk strained his eyesight in an endeavor to pick up the other ship after it too had swung into a direct course.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
waspnounUS /wɑːsp/
a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination
From this reading THE DUEL IN THE AIR The significant flashes abruptly ceased; but Perk realized this was only because the expert pilot handling that same Ryan wasp was also ducking down in an exact copy of their own game.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Devil take that guy at the stick,” he stormed to himself, although Jack caught almost every word, since the earphones were still in operation, “he’s seen our move, an’ gone us one better.
