used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
aerodromenounUS /ˈerədroʊm/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
(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 Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
ComfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
traveling across
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
dentistnounUS /ˈdentəst/
a person qualified to practice dentistry
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
forebodings
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From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
gasper
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From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
of great significance or value
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
immediately past
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
mid-air
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
not able to be found
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
pessimisticadjectiveUS /ˌpesəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the worst possible outcome
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
puffsnounUS /pʌfs/
plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
qualmsnounUS /kwɑːmz/
plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
move hurridly
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
in or at or to some place
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
testingnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE FIRST TRIP ACROSS THE LINE _Somewhere in France, Monday._ A most important entry in my little diary, this, the day of my first trip across the “lines.”
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
VisionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
which person or people
From this reading Comforting myself with the reflections that, after all, out of the large number of machines that must daily cross the lines the proportion of those reported missing was extremely small, I was roused from my pessimistic thoughts by the voice of the pilot, who was already in his seat enjoying the luxury of the last few puffs at his “gasper” (cigarette) before testing the engine.
wind-swept
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From this reading As I stood there on the dreary, wind-swept aerodrome in the chilly rays of the early morning sun, forebodings filled my mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And here in the privacy of my thoughts and of my pen let it be said that at first I was troubled with qualms of fear--qualms that I had experienced in the previous life after a stormy Channel crossing, or prior to a visit to my dentist.
but in spite of that
From this reading Visions of an awful death in mid-air, and a yet more awful vision of a downward rush of thousands of feet to the ground below.
