used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
Abbeville
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From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Durant stood at the rail, watching the gleam of the Land’s End light twinkle across the night.
at or in the front
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
(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 The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Durant stood at the rail, watching the gleam of the Land’s End light twinkle across the night.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading A light step, and Durant turned to find the slender figure of Baroness Glincka at his side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Durant had changed, but for other reasons.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Durant had changed, but for other reasons.
CherbourgnounUS /ˈʃerbuːrɡ/
a port town in northwestern France on the English Channel; site of a naval base
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
the first light of day
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
DurantnounUS /ˈdʊrənt/
United States historian (1885-1981)
From this reading Durant stood at the rail, watching the gleam of the Land’s End light twinkle across the night.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Durant stood at the rail, watching the gleam of the Land’s End light twinkle across the night.
at any time
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A light step, and Durant turned to find the slender figure of Baroness Glincka at his side.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A light step, and Durant turned to find the slender figure of Baroness Glincka at his side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Durant stood at the rail, watching the gleam of the Land’s End light twinkle across the night.
Glincka
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From this reading A light step, and Durant turned to find the slender figure of Baroness Glincka at his side.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Durant had changed, but for other reasons.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A light step, and Durant turned to find the slender figure of Baroness Glincka at his side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
includesverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
and nothing more
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
Land'snounUS /lændz/
possessive form of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Durant stood at the rail, watching the gleam of the Land’s End light twinkle across the night.
immediately past
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Durant stood at the rail, watching the gleam of the Land’s End light twinkle across the night.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
London-to-Paris
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
a particular point in time
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Durant stood at the rail, watching the gleam of the Land’s End light twinkle across the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Durant had changed, but for other reasons.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Durant stood at the rail, watching the gleam of the Land’s End light twinkle across the night.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Durant had changed, but for other reasons.
unusual or striking
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A light step, and Durant turned to find the slender figure of Baroness Glincka at his side.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A light step, and Durant turned to find the slender figure of Baroness Glincka at his side.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A light step, and Durant turned to find the slender figure of Baroness Glincka at his side.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Durant stood at the rail, watching the gleam of the Land’s End light twinkle across the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A light step, and Durant turned to find the slender figure of Baroness Glincka at his side.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Durant stood at the rail, watching the gleam of the Land’s End light twinkle across the night.
Tyrania
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
wagedverbUS /weɪdʒd/
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading “Over Abbeville,” the second in this remarkable series, includes one of the most unusual and exciting scenes ever described—a fight to the death waged in the narrow cabin of a London-to-Paris passenger plane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Durant stood at the rail, watching the gleam of the Land’s End light twinkle across the night.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
which person or people
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The _Tyrania_ was on the last leg of her voyage; at dawn she would be just off Plymouth, and all those who could change at the last moment would go into the lighter instead of on to Cherbourg, for dirty weather lay ahead of her.
