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From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a dozen scattered flight centers men were busy.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The big show was on, the biggest the Royal Air Force had ever planned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big show was on, the biggest the Royal Air Force had ever planned.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big show was on, the biggest the Royal Air Force had ever planned.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading Exhausts flamed, bomb trucks trundled in and out, while pilots and gunners checked rigging and outfits.
bombersnounUS /ˈbɑːmərz/
plural of “bomber” — a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
buildersnounUS /ˈbɪldərz/
plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In a dozen scattered flight centers men were busy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LUFTWAFFE IN REVERSE The night was cloudy but there was little low fog.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
centersnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “center” — an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In a dozen scattered flight centers men were busy.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Exhausts flamed, bomb trucks trundled in and out, while pilots and gunners checked rigging and outfits.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading LUFTWAFFE IN REVERSE The night was cloudy but there was little low fog.
Coveralled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In a dozen scattered flight centers men were busy.
at any time
From this reading The big show was on, the biggest the Royal Air Force had ever planned.
ExhaustsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːsts/
plural of “exhaust” — gases ejected from an engine as waste products
From this reading Exhausts flamed, bomb trucks trundled in and out, while pilots and gunners checked rigging and outfits.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading Exhausts flamed, bomb trucks trundled in and out, while pilots and gunners checked rigging and outfits.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading In a dozen scattered flight centers men were busy.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading LUFTWAFFE IN REVERSE The night was cloudy but there was little low fog.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The big show was on, the biggest the Royal Air Force had ever planned.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
gunnersnounUS /ˈɡʌnərz/
plural of “gunner” — a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading Exhausts flamed, bomb trucks trundled in and out, while pilots and gunners checked rigging and outfits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LUFTWAFFE IN REVERSE The night was cloudy but there was little low fog.
lacquernounUS /ˈlækər/
a black resinous substance obtained from certain trees and used as a natural varnish
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
letteringnounUS /ˈletərɪŋ/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LUFTWAFFE IN REVERSE The night was cloudy but there was little low fog.
long-rangeadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːŋˈreɪndʒ/
involving an extended span of time
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading LUFTWAFFE IN REVERSE The night was cloudy but there was little low fog.
LUFTWAFFEnoun
the German airforce
From this reading LUFTWAFFE IN REVERSE The night was cloudy but there was little low fog.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
the force of workers available
From this reading In a dozen scattered flight centers men were busy.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading LUFTWAFFE IN REVERSE The night was cloudy but there was little low fog.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The big show was on, the biggest the Royal Air Force had ever planned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Exhausts flamed, bomb trucks trundled in and out, while pilots and gunners checked rigging and outfits.
outfitsnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪts/
plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Exhausts flamed, bomb trucks trundled in and out, while pilots and gunners checked rigging and outfits.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
coated with paint
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading Exhausts flamed, bomb trucks trundled in and out, while pilots and gunners checked rigging and outfits.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading The big show was on, the biggest the Royal Air Force had ever planned.
REVERSEverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading LUFTWAFFE IN REVERSE The night was cloudy but there was little low fog.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading Exhausts flamed, bomb trucks trundled in and out, while pilots and gunners checked rigging and outfits.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The big show was on, the biggest the Royal Air Force had ever planned.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading In a dozen scattered flight centers men were busy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The big show was on, the biggest the Royal Air Force had ever planned.
smearedverbUS /smɪrd/
past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
squadsnounUS /skwɑːdz/
plural of “squad” — a smallest army unit
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUFTWAFFE IN REVERSE The night was cloudy but there was little low fog.
in or at that place or location
From this reading LUFTWAFFE IN REVERSE The night was cloudy but there was little low fog.
trucksnounUS /trʌks/
plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading Exhausts flamed, bomb trucks trundled in and out, while pilots and gunners checked rigging and outfits.
trundledverbUS /ˈtrʌndəld/
past form of “trundle” — move heavily
From this reading Exhausts flamed, bomb trucks trundled in and out, while pilots and gunners checked rigging and outfits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LUFTWAFFE IN REVERSE The night was cloudy but there was little low fog.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a dozen scattered flight centers men were busy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Exhausts flamed, bomb trucks trundled in and out, while pilots and gunners checked rigging and outfits.
belonging to which person
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
YanknounUS /jæŋk/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading Coveralled ground squads swarmed around fighter planes, medium bombers and long-range giants whose lettering B Y 3, painted there by Yank builders, had been smeared over with British lacquer.
