flight lieutenant

noun

an officer holding a commissioned rank senior to a flying officer and junior to a squadron leader in the RAF and certain other air forces

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You may have read the word "simmer" in a recipe or two, but what does it really mean?

To cook in water that begins cold and then reaches a boil.

To stew in a sauce for a long time.

To cook in water, just below boiling temperature.

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Words nearby flight lieutenant

flight formation, flight instrument, flight leader, flightless, flight level, flight lieutenant, flight line, flight management systems, flight nurse, flight of fancy, flight officer

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"You speak for yourself, my festive," retorted the flight-lieutenant.
Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.|Percy F. Westerman
"Can't feel any sensation in it," replied the flight-lieutenant.
Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.|Percy F. Westerman
The girl took the form, counted the words and scribbled something on a piece of paper and offered it to the flight-lieutenant.
Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.|Percy F. Westerman
The flight-lieutenant eyed the gnarled trunk somewhat dubiously.
Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.|Percy F. Westerman

"Pull yourself together, man," said the flight-lieutenant sharply.
Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S.|Percy F. Westerman

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