Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

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From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading THE REILLY & LEE CO.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

(used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

moving swiftly

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

not suitable for a particular occasion etc

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading THE REILLY & LEE CO.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

staying power

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

engage in

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

the force of workers available

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

lacking mirth

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

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From this reading THE REILLY & LEE CO.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

creating thread

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE REILLY & LEE CO.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

push forcefully

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "By the shore of life and the gate of breath, There are more things waiting for men than death."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

which person or people

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Yancey stalked slowly to his place at the long table, but instead of seating himself stood with hands thrust deep into his pockets and with his long, thin legs spread wide apart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tex Yancey, called "The Flying Fool" by his comrades in the --th Pursuit Squadron of the American Expeditionary Force, entered the mess hall with lips pressed into a thin, mirthless grin that seemed entirely inappropriate in one who was thirty minutes late to mess and must therefore make out with what was left.

plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading The other members of the squadron had finished their meal and were now engaged in the usual after-dinner practice of spinning some tall yarns.