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From this reading "6/10 cloud over station six."
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From this reading "6/10 cloud over station six."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Weather Officer Miller looked glumly at the map as Colonel Holt placed his finger on a spot.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Weather Officer Miller looked glumly at the map as Colonel Holt placed his finger on a spot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading "6/10 cloud over station six."
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
CommandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
come or bring to a finish or an end
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COMPLIANCEnounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
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concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
CONSERVINGverbUS /kənˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “conserve” — keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change
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defensesnounUS /dɪˈfensəz/
plural of “defense” — (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
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ESSENTIALadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
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exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
FighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Weather Officer Miller looked glumly at the map as Colonel Holt placed his finger on a spot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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FortressesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəsɪz/
plural of “fortress” — a fortified defensive structure
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
glumlyadverbUS /ˈɡlʌmli/
in a sullen manner
From this reading Weather Officer Miller looked glumly at the map as Colonel Holt placed his finger on a spot.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
GOVERNMENT'SnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
possessive form of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
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any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
Holt
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From this reading Weather Officer Miller looked glumly at the map as Colonel Holt placed his finger on a spot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
go away from a place
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
LiberatorsnounUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪtərz/
plural of “liberator” — someone who releases people from captivity or bondage
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Weather Officer Miller looked glumly at the map as Colonel Holt placed his finger on a spot.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
MATERIALSnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
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MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Weather Officer Miller looked glumly at the map as Colonel Holt placed his finger on a spot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Weather Officer Miller looked glumly at the map as Colonel Holt placed his finger on a spot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Weather Officer Miller looked glumly at the map as Colonel Holt placed his finger on a spot.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "6/10 cloud over station six."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
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situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Weather Officer Miller looked glumly at the map as Colonel Holt placed his finger on a spot.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
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red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
REGULATIONSnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
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ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "6/10 cloud over station six."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Weather Officer Miller looked glumly at the map as Colonel Holt placed his finger on a spot.
spottingnounUS /ˈspɑːtɪŋ/
the act of spotting or staining something
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "6/10 cloud over station six."
targetsnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡəts/
plural of “target” — a reference point to shoot at
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The Commanding Colonel stared at the big map with its red ribbons marking air trails to and from targets.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Weather Officer Miller looked glumly at the map as Colonel Holt placed his finger on a spot.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
in the company of; together with
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was spotting the exact point where his Third Fighter group would have to turn back and leave the big Fortresses and Liberators to go it alone into the concentrated defenses of Germany.
