used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
(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 That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The battering they endured was simply tremendous, and Jack marveled at the ship being able to withstand such a horrible strain.
batteringnounUS /ˈbætərɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to strong attack
From this reading The battering they endured was simply tremendous, and Jack marveled at the ship being able to withstand such a horrible strain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading The battering they endured was simply tremendous, and Jack marveled at the ship being able to withstand such a horrible strain.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
fendverbUS /fend/
try to manage without help
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
provoking horror
From this reading The battering they endured was simply tremendous, and Jack marveled at the ship being able to withstand such a horrible strain.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The battering they endured was simply tremendous, and Jack marveled at the ship being able to withstand such a horrible strain.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
conformity or harmony
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
for more time
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
marveledverbUS /ˈmɑːrveld/
past form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading The battering they endured was simply tremendous, and Jack marveled at the ship being able to withstand such a horrible strain.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
mishapsnounUS /ˈmɪshæps/
plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
not any; not one
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
on one occasion
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
select carefully from a group
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
with speed
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
without much difficulty
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
transport commercially
From this reading The battering they endured was simply tremendous, and Jack marveled at the ship being able to withstand such a horrible strain.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
and nothing more
From this reading The battering they endured was simply tremendous, and Jack marveled at the ship being able to withstand such a horrible strain.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The battering they endured was simply tremendous, and Jack marveled at the ship being able to withstand such a horrible strain.
strutnounUS /strʌt/
a proud stiff pompous gait
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The battering they endured was simply tremendous, and Jack marveled at the ship being able to withstand such a horrible strain.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The battering they endured was simply tremendous, and Jack marveled at the ship being able to withstand such a horrible strain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
except if; if not
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If but a single strut gave way under all that pounding it would mean starting a series of similar mishaps such as would quickly render them incapable of keeping aloft; and with this threat hanging over their heads it can readily be understood neither of the two could be in a comfortable frame of mind.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading The battering they endured was simply tremendous, and Jack marveled at the ship being able to withstand such a horrible strain.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading A FIGHT WELL WON It was no longer possible for the busy pilot to keep on his course.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading That however was the least of Jack’s worries—all he asked was the ability and luck to be able to fend off threatening disaster; could this be done successfully in good time they could pick up all that was lost, and once more continue their westward flight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
writeoff
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From this reading Every minute of his time was taken up with a desperate effort to keep from being thrown into a nose dive, that, unless miraculously conquered, would be likely to send them whirling down, to crash from a five thousand foot ceiling, and thus bring about a complete writeoff.
