used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading RESCUE Allison and O’Malley sat across the desk from Stan.
Allison
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From this reading RESCUE Allison and O’Malley sat across the desk from Stan.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He regarded them with an amused grin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He regarded them with an amused grin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RESCUE Allison and O’Malley sat across the desk from Stan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading In barracks or when they were reporting to him in his office they liked to ruffle him if they could.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In barracks or when they were reporting to him in his office they liked to ruffle him if they could.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading RESCUE Allison and O’Malley sat across the desk from Stan.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
moving swiftly
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RESCUE Allison and O’Malley sat across the desk from Stan.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He regarded them with an amused grin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He regarded them with an amused grin.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In barracks or when they were reporting to him in his office they liked to ruffle him if they could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
JapsnounUS /dʒæps/
plural of “jap” — (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
kiddedverbUS /ˈkɪdɪd/
inflected form of “kid” — tell false information to for fun
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading In barracks or when they were reporting to him in his office they liked to ruffle him if they could.
O'Malley
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From this reading RESCUE Allison and O’Malley sat across the desk from Stan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In barracks or when they were reporting to him in his office they liked to ruffle him if they could.
and nothing more
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In barracks or when they were reporting to him in his office they liked to ruffle him if they could.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He regarded them with an amused grin.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading In barracks or when they were reporting to him in his office they liked to ruffle him if they could.
free from harm or evil
From this reading RESCUE Allison and O’Malley sat across the desk from Stan.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
ruffleverbUS /ˈrʌfəl/
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading In barracks or when they were reporting to him in his office they liked to ruffle him if they could.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading RESCUE Allison and O’Malley sat across the desk from Stan.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
Stan
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From this reading RESCUE Allison and O’Malley sat across the desk from Stan.
tackledverbUS /ˈtækəld/
past form of “tackle” — accept as a challenge
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RESCUE Allison and O’Malley sat across the desk from Stan.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He regarded them with an amused grin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
TigersnounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
a terrorist organization in Sri Lanka that began in 1970 as a student protest over the limited university access for Tamil students
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In barracks or when they were reporting to him in his office they liked to ruffle him if they could.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
at the time that
From this reading They treated him with the respect due his rank only when they were in the presence of other Flying Tigers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He regarded them with an amused grin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Either of them would have tackled a squadron of Japs at his order, but when the heat of battle was over they kidded him.
