used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading Through his excellent glasses Tom watched many fights aloft.
in addition
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Each plane belonging to the Lafayette formation had an Indian head painted on the side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
aviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Each plane belonging to the Lafayette formation had an Indian head painted on the side.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
an opposing military force
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Through his excellent glasses Tom watched many fights aloft.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Through his excellent glasses Tom watched many fights aloft.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Each plane belonging to the Lafayette formation had an Indian head painted on the side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Through his excellent glasses Tom watched many fights aloft.
the act of departing
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
grillenounUS /ɡrɪl/
small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Each plane belonging to the Lafayette formation had an Indian head painted on the side.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through his excellent glasses Tom watched many fights aloft.
HOVERINGverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
how
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From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Each plane belonging to the Lafayette formation had an Indian head painted on the side.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
LafayettenounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/
French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)
From this reading Each plane belonging to the Lafayette formation had an Indian head painted on the side.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
manoeuvred
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From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Through his excellent glasses Tom watched many fights aloft.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
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 HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
coated with paint
From this reading Each plane belonging to the Lafayette formation had an Indian head painted on the side.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Each plane belonging to the Lafayette formation had an Indian head painted on the side.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
proficientadjectiveUS /prɑːˈfɪʃənt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
cut with a saw
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Each plane belonging to the Lafayette formation had an Indian head painted on the side.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through his excellent glasses Tom watched many fights aloft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
male cat
From this reading Through his excellent glasses Tom watched many fights aloft.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was a good education for the boys, since by this means they learned just how the proficient pilots manoeuvred under attack and in defence.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
VERDUNnounUS /ˈvɜːrdən/
a battle in World War I (1916); in some of the bloodiest fighting in World War I the German offensive was stopped
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Through his excellent glasses Tom watched many fights aloft.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading HOVERING OVER VERDUN Days passed, and each brought new inspiration to the two chums, as they saw how those valiant members of the American squadron carried out their part in whatever was going on.
at the time that
From this reading They also had abundant opportunities of seeing this or that aviator execute the “grille” when threatened by a number of enemy planes that had fallen on him from the clouds overhead.
