used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The prevailing strong west winds stopped and a light breeze blew constantly from the east.
aerodromenounUS /ˈerədroʊm/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Some days there was hardly a stir in the air.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
(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 All of June was marked by the most perfect weather.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The prevailing strong west winds stopped and a light breeze blew constantly from the east.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The prevailing strong west winds stopped and a light breeze blew constantly from the east.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The prevailing strong west winds stopped and a light breeze blew constantly from the east.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All of June was marked by the most perfect weather.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The prevailing strong west winds stopped and a light breeze blew constantly from the east.
the first light of day
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days there was hardly a stir in the air.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The prevailing strong west winds stopped and a light breeze blew constantly from the east.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
moving swiftly
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
set up or found
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The prevailing strong west winds stopped and a light breeze blew constantly from the east.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
only a very short time before
From this reading Some days there was hardly a stir in the air.
heat-waves
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From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some days there was hardly a stir in the air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading All of June was marked by the most perfect weather.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The prevailing strong west winds stopped and a light breeze blew constantly from the east.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading All of June was marked by the most perfect weather.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All of June was marked by the most perfect weather.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
absolutely essential
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All of June was marked by the most perfect weather.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading All of June was marked by the most perfect weather.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading The prevailing strong west winds stopped and a light breeze blew constantly from the east.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days there was hardly a stir in the air.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
move an implement through
From this reading Some days there was hardly a stir in the air.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The prevailing strong west winds stopped and a light breeze blew constantly from the east.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The prevailing strong west winds stopped and a light breeze blew constantly from the east.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All of June was marked by the most perfect weather.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Some days there was hardly a stir in the air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mornings were very busy, as there were many calls to chase away hostile aircraft; but the afternoons we generally had to ourselves, and although it was necessary to stay right on the aerodrome, we found many amusements there.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
precisely as stated
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All of June was marked by the most perfect weather.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading All of June was marked by the most perfect weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The prevailing strong west winds stopped and a light breeze blew constantly from the east.
at the time that
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The prevailing strong west winds stopped and a light breeze blew constantly from the east.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading From dawn until sundown there was rarely a cloud in the sky, and although the heat-waves from the effect of the sun on the earth made flying very rough when near the ground, the days were wonderful, and we all felt like kings.
