used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
anew
From this reading The Pioneer Spirit Lives Again in the Texas Airplane Patrol [
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
airdromenoun
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
AirplanenounUS /ˈerpleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The Pioneer Spirit Lives Again in the Texas Airplane Patrol [
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
dwarfedverbUS /dwɔːrft/
past form of “dwarf” — make appear small by comparison
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
embossedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɔːst/
embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Pioneer Spirit Lives Again in the Texas Airplane Patrol [
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Seven men were standing in a line south of the airdrome.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Pioneer Spirit Lives Again in the Texas Airplane Patrol [
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
McMullen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
the force of workers available
From this reading Seven men were standing in a line south of the airdrome.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
ornatelyadverbUS /ɔːrˈneɪtli/
in an ornate manner
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading The Pioneer Spirit Lives Again in the Texas Airplane Patrol [
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading The Pioneer Spirit Lives Again in the Texas Airplane Patrol [
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven men were standing in a line south of the airdrome.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
sombreronounUS /sɑːmˈbreroʊ/
one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Seven men were standing in a line south of the airdrome.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The Pioneer Spirit Lives Again in the Texas Airplane Patrol [
having a supporting base
From this reading Seven men were standing in a line south of the airdrome.
make steady
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
Stetsons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
sun-crinkles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading The Pioneer Spirit Lives Again in the Texas Airplane Patrol [
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Pioneer Spirit Lives Again in the Texas Airplane Patrol [
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
very small
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seven men were standing in a line south of the airdrome.
a Caucasian
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
wind-indicator
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not a breath stirred the huge white stocking that served as a wind-indicator on the airdrome of the McMullen Flight of the Air Service border patrol.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The other man wore a flowing gray mustache, a sombrero that dwarfed the others’ Stetsons, and ornately embossed cowboy boots.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Six of them were tanned young chaps with the look of the open in their steady eyes with tiny sun-crinkles at the corners.
