airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
beatingnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
BlessverbUS /bles/
give a benediction to
From this reading "Bless my overshoes!
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
DIREadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Upward shot the Falcon.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
FalconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Upward shot the Falcon.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I'm sure we can--unless something happens."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm sure we can--unless something happens."
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Upward shot the Falcon.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Bless my overshoes!
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
overshoes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Bless my overshoes!
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Upward shot the Falcon.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
propellersnounUS /prəˈpelərz/
plural of “propeller” — a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
search-lantern
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Upward shot the Falcon.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I'm sure we can--unless something happens."
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure we can--unless something happens."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Upward shot the Falcon.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading "I'm sure we can--unless something happens."
UpwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading IN DIRE PERIL Upward shot the Falcon.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I'm sure we can--unless something happens."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
Whitford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With every revolution of her big propellers she came nearer and nearer to the fleeing craft of the supposed smugglers who were using every endeavor to escape.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think you can catch them, Tom?" asked Mr. Whitford as he stood at the side of our hero in the pilot house, and looked upward and forward to where, bathed in the light of the great search-lantern, the rival craft was beating the air.
