used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Don’t say a word against your calling, Neal!” exclaimed Tom.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/
a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading “Don’t say a word against your calling, Neal!” exclaimed Tom.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
DECORATIONnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t say a word against your calling, Neal!” exclaimed Tom.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
escadrillenoun
a small squadron
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Don’t say a word against your calling, Neal!” exclaimed Tom.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
HOW
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From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
I'm
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From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
I've
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From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
It's
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From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
kindlingnounUS /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/
material for starting a fire
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
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 HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
NEAL
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From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
Pau
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From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
poilus
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From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
express in words
From this reading “Don’t say a word against your calling, Neal!” exclaimed Tom.
schoolmatesnounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪts/
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
not in physical motion
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
male cat
From this reading “Don’t say a word against your calling, Neal!” exclaimed Tom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, it’s great!
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It’s hard for me to believe I’m awake, fellows,” he assured them, his eyes still kindling with eagerness as he surveyed their uniforms and military caps.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading HOW NEAL WON HIS DECORATION Great was the astonishment and delight of Neal Kennedy on learning that his two former schoolmates were now on their way to the front to join the famous American escadrille that had for a long time been rendering such a good account of itself in the service of France.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Don’t say a word against your calling, Neal!” exclaimed Tom.
people who are wounded
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “To think of you having spent all that time in Virginia learning to fly; and then finishing down at Pau, while I’ve been running an ambulance and carrying wounded poilus to the rear!”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Don’t say a word against your calling, Neal!” exclaimed Tom.
