a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always possessed it, but it stopped just short of blind egotism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He always possessed it, but it stopped just short of blind egotism.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He always possessed it, but it stopped just short of blind egotism.
CircusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Von Herzmann himself was coolly instructing the pilots in the purposes of their coming expedition.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Confidence, however, was no new trait in von Herzmann.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading Von Herzmann himself was coolly instructing the pilots in the purposes of their coming expedition.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
the first light of day
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
egotismnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪzəm/
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
From this reading He always possessed it, but it stopped just short of blind egotism.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Von Herzmann himself was coolly instructing the pilots in the purposes of their coming expedition.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
Herzmann
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From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
Herzmann's
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From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Von Herzmann himself was coolly instructing the pilots in the purposes of their coming expedition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Confidence, however, was no new trait in von Herzmann.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
instructingverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Von Herzmann himself was coolly instructing the pilots in the purposes of their coming expedition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He always possessed it, but it stopped just short of blind egotism.
and nothing more
From this reading He always possessed it, but it stopped just short of blind egotism.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Confidence, however, was no new trait in von Herzmann.
not any; not one
From this reading Confidence, however, was no new trait in von Herzmann.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading Von Herzmann himself was coolly instructing the pilots in the purposes of their coming expedition.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He always possessed it, but it stopped just short of blind egotism.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Von Herzmann himself was coolly instructing the pilots in the purposes of their coming expedition.
Roncheres
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From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He always possessed it, but it stopped just short of blind egotism.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He always possessed it, but it stopped just short of blind egotism.
StrikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
carry out
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Von Herzmann himself was coolly instructing the pilots in the purposes of their coming expedition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Confidence, however, was no new trait in von Herzmann.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
Von
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From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Von Herzmann Strikes At dawn the following morning, well behind the German lines in the vicinity of Roncheres, Count von Herzmann's famous Circus was making feverish haste to take the air.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading His elation was great indeed, and his entire manner, as well as the pleased smile that played over his youthful, handsome face, indicated that he was confident of victory.
