1,800
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From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
altimétre
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From this reading He saw the altimétre register lower and presently he saw another light, the three forming a triangle.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He saw the altimétre register lower and presently he saw another light, the three forming a triangle.
react verbally
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
ArchernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
without doubt or question
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
divisible by two
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading He saw the altimétre register lower and presently he saw another light, the three forming a triangle.
glimmernounUS /ˈɡlɪmər/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He saw the altimétre register lower and presently he saw another light, the three forming a triangle.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading He saw the altimétre register lower and presently he saw another light, the three forming a triangle.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
and nothing more
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
in the near future
From this reading He saw the altimétre register lower and presently he saw another light, the three forming a triangle.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading He saw the altimétre register lower and presently he saw another light, the three forming a triangle.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw the altimétre register lower and presently he saw another light, the three forming a triangle.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
Slade
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From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
express in speech
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
not in physical motion
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He saw the altimétre register lower and presently he saw another light, the three forming a triangle.
very small
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading He saw the altimétre register lower and presently he saw another light, the three forming a triangle.
Troyes
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From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not a glimmer was there anywhere near them and if Troyes were down there it was cautious enough to keep itself in the dark.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Archer says that Slade did not speak to him nor even answer when he spoke, and he could only surmise what the pilot was about.
at the time that
From this reading The plane was running like a dream at an altitude of 1,800 feet and due west when they became aware of two tiny lights far below them.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Slade said something about their being within gun fire range, but Archer could not hear him clearly and instinctively he kept still.
