Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

possessing life

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In this particular instance one machine had been coming down, while another was just leaving the ground.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Both of the pilots were aware of the danger they were in, but neither knew the right course to pursue.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both of the pilots were aware of the danger they were in, but neither knew the right course to pursue.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Both of the pilots were aware of the danger they were in, but neither knew the right course to pursue.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

possessive form of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading In this particular instance one machine had been coming down, while another was just leaving the ground.

possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Both of the pilots were aware of the danger they were in, but neither knew the right course to pursue.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In this particular instance one machine had been coming down, while another was just leaving the ground.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

moving swiftly

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading In this particular instance one machine had been coming down, while another was just leaving the ground.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

provoking horror

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In this particular instance one machine had been coming down, while another was just leaving the ground.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

and nothing more

From this reading In this particular instance one machine had been coming down, while another was just leaving the ground.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Both of the pilots were aware of the danger they were in, but neither knew the right course to pursue.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

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 Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

go away from a place

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

the act of departing

From this reading In this particular instance one machine had been coming down, while another was just leaving the ground.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading In this particular instance one machine had been coming down, while another was just leaving the ground.

plural of “meter” — the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Both of the pilots were aware of the danger they were in, but neither knew the right course to pursue.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In this particular instance one machine had been coming down, while another was just leaving the ground.

and nothing more

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In this particular instance one machine had been coming down, while another was just leaving the ground.

go across or through

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

operate an airplane

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Both of the pilots were aware of the danger they were in, but neither knew the right course to pursue.

new

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

an authoritative rule

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Result--collision and death.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Both of the pilots were aware of the danger they were in, but neither knew the right course to pursue.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

an educational institution

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

in or at that place or location

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Both of the pilots were aware of the danger they were in, but neither knew the right course to pursue.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this particular instance one machine had been coming down, while another was just leaving the ground.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Both of the pilots were aware of the danger they were in, but neither knew the right course to pursue.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Both of the pilots were aware of the danger they were in, but neither knew the right course to pursue.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

during the time that

From this reading In this particular instance one machine had been coming down, while another was just leaving the ground.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Had both of them carried out the Royal Aero Club’s regulation: that an aeroplane passing another aeroplane in mid-air must leave at least ten meters’ space between the extreme wing-tips and always pass to the right of the approaching craft, both of them would have been alive to-day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading LAWS OF THE AIR At a recent coroner’s inquest on the death of a young Service pilot in England, an instructor of the flying school at which he was being trained, stated in the course of his evidence that if the pilots--there had been a horrifying collision in mid-air--had only been familiar with aerial rules and regulations, the accident would never have occurred.