adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
AIRSHIPnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading This, in a manner, checked the downward flight, and they glided along horizontally for a hundred feet or more.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter's face was rather pale, but he seemed calm and collected.
BUTTERFLYverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading The latter's face was rather pale, but he seemed calm and collected.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading This, in a manner, checked the downward flight, and they glided along horizontally for a hundred feet or more.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The latter's face was rather pale, but he seemed calm and collected.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/
the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading This, in a manner, checked the downward flight, and they glided along horizontally for a hundred feet or more.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The latter's face was rather pale, but he seemed calm and collected.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This, in a manner, checked the downward flight, and they glided along horizontally for a hundred feet or more.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading This, in a manner, checked the downward flight, and they glided along horizontally for a hundred feet or more.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading This, in a manner, checked the downward flight, and they glided along horizontally for a hundred feet or more.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter's face was rather pale, but he seemed calm and collected.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
horizontallyadverbUS /ˌhɔːrɪˈzɑːntəli/
in a horizontal direction
From this reading This, in a manner, checked the downward flight, and they glided along horizontally for a hundred feet or more.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading This, in a manner, checked the downward flight, and they glided along horizontally for a hundred feet or more.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading The latter's face was rather pale, but he seemed calm and collected.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This, in a manner, checked the downward flight, and they glided along horizontally for a hundred feet or more.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
monoplanenounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪn/
an airplane with a single wing
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The latter's face was rather pale, but he seemed calm and collected.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading The latter's face was rather pale, but he seemed calm and collected.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The latter's face was rather pale, but he seemed calm and collected.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
stoppingnounUS /ˈstɑːpɪŋ/
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This, in a manner, checked the downward flight, and they glided along horizontally for a hundred feet or more.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, in a manner, checked the downward flight, and they glided along horizontally for a hundred feet or more.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
tiltingverbUS /ˈtɪltɪŋ/
-ing form of “tilt” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE NEW AIRSHIP For a brief instant after the stopping of the motor, and the consequent sudden dropping toward the earth of the monoplane, Tom glanced at Mr. Damon.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tom threw up the tilting plane, to catch more air beneath it, and bring the BUTTERFLY in a more parallel position to the earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter's face was rather pale, but he seemed calm and collected.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading His lips moved slightly, and Tom, even in those tense moments, wondered if the odd gentleman was blessing anything in particular, or everything in general.
