used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The Sub, who for the present was to act as pilot, took his place in the forward part of the body.
agilelyadverb
in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Sub, who for the present was to act as pilot, took his place in the forward part of the body.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
being joined in close association
From this reading Everything was attached to the sea-plane so that in the event of the machine having to "loop the loop" nothing would be lost.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everything was attached to the sea-plane so that in the event of the machine having to "loop the loop" nothing would be lost.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The Sub, who for the present was to act as pilot, took his place in the forward part of the body.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
buckledverbUS /ˈbʌkəld/
past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
celluloidnounUS /ˈseləlɔɪd/
highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and X-ray film; its use has decreased with the development of nonflammable thermoplastics
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
companion's
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From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
DisablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Everything was attached to the sea-plane so that in the event of the machine having to "loop the loop" nothing would be lost.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything was attached to the sea-plane so that in the event of the machine having to "loop the loop" nothing would be lost.
moving swiftly
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Sub, who for the present was to act as pilot, took his place in the forward part of the body.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The Sub, who for the present was to act as pilot, took his place in the forward part of the body.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading At his right hand was the wireless transmitter, together with a pair of prismatic glasses and map.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At his right hand was the wireless transmitter, together with a pair of prismatic glasses and map.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Everything was attached to the sea-plane so that in the event of the machine having to "loop the loop" nothing would be lost.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
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 The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
loopverbUS /luːp/
move in loops
From this reading Everything was attached to the sea-plane so that in the event of the machine having to "loop the loop" nothing would be lost.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Everything was attached to the sea-plane so that in the event of the machine having to "loop the loop" nothing would be lost.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Everything was attached to the sea-plane so that in the event of the machine having to "loop the loop" nothing would be lost.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading At his right hand was the wireless transmitter, together with a pair of prismatic glasses and map.
Mid-air
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From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Everything was attached to the sea-plane so that in the event of the machine having to "loop the loop" nothing would be lost.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
observer's
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From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At his right hand was the wireless transmitter, together with a pair of prismatic glasses and map.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading At his right hand was the wireless transmitter, together with a pair of prismatic glasses and map.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Sub, who for the present was to act as pilot, took his place in the forward part of the body.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The Sub, who for the present was to act as pilot, took his place in the forward part of the body.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Sub, who for the present was to act as pilot, took his place in the forward part of the body.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Sub, who for the present was to act as pilot, took his place in the forward part of the body.
prismaticadjectiveUS /prɪzˈmætɪk/
of or relating to or resembling or constituting a prism
From this reading At his right hand was the wireless transmitter, together with a pair of prismatic glasses and map.
precisely, exactly
From this reading At his right hand was the wireless transmitter, together with a pair of prismatic glasses and map.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
sea-plane
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From this reading Everything was attached to the sea-plane so that in the event of the machine having to "loop the loop" nothing would be lost.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Everything was attached to the sea-plane so that in the event of the machine having to "loop the loop" nothing would be lost.
strapnounUS /stræp/
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
SubverbUS /sʌb/
be a substitute
From this reading The Sub, who for the present was to act as pilot, took his place in the forward part of the body.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everything was attached to the sea-plane so that in the event of the machine having to "loop the loop" nothing would be lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At his right hand was the wireless transmitter, together with a pair of prismatic glasses and map.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Sub, who for the present was to act as pilot, took his place in the forward part of the body.
transmitternounUS /trænˈsmɪtər/
someone who transmits a message
From this reading At his right hand was the wireless transmitter, together with a pair of prismatic glasses and map.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
the act of using
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Disabled in Mid-air Ross climbed agilely into the observer's seat, and, at his flying companion's suggestion, buckled a broad leather strap round his waist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At his right hand was the wireless transmitter, together with a pair of prismatic glasses and map.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The latter was held in a transparent celluloid case, while the glasses were secured by a cord sufficiently long to enable the observer to use them in any direction.
which person or people
From this reading The Sub, who for the present was to act as pilot, took his place in the forward part of the body.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading At his right hand was the wireless transmitter, together with a pair of prismatic glasses and map.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At his right hand was the wireless transmitter, together with a pair of prismatic glasses and map.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Everything was attached to the sea-plane so that in the event of the machine having to "loop the loop" nothing would be lost.
