used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading On the accuracy of these reports might hinge the success or failure of the attack.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading On the accuracy of these reports might hinge the success or failure of the attack.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
BELOWprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still his eyes could take note from time to time of numerous interesting things likely to happen.
an opposing military force
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
divisible by two
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Still his eyes could take note from time to time of numerous interesting things likely to happen.
an act that fails
From this reading On the accuracy of these reports might hinge the success or failure of the attack.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
come to pass
From this reading Still his eyes could take note from time to time of numerous interesting things likely to happen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
hingenounUS /hɪndʒ/
a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading On the accuracy of these reports might hinge the success or failure of the attack.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
of great significance or value
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Still his eyes could take note from time to time of numerous interesting things likely to happen.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Still his eyes could take note from time to time of numerous interesting things likely to happen.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
a brief written record
From this reading Still his eyes could take note from time to time of numerous interesting things likely to happen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Still his eyes could take note from time to time of numerous interesting things likely to happen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the accuracy of these reports might hinge the success or failure of the attack.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the accuracy of these reports might hinge the success or failure of the attack.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
Raymond
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From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
relayingverbUS /ˈriːleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “relay” — pass along
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading On the accuracy of these reports might hinge the success or failure of the attack.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still his eyes could take note from time to time of numerous interesting things likely to happen.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading On the accuracy of these reports might hinge the success or failure of the attack.
carry out
From this reading Still his eyes could take note from time to time of numerous interesting things likely to happen.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On the accuracy of these reports might hinge the success or failure of the attack.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Still his eyes could take note from time to time of numerous interesting things likely to happen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Still his eyes could take note from time to time of numerous interesting things likely to happen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
male cat
From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLE BELOW Tom Raymond was now about to have a part in a genuine battle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The constant roar of their motor, and the high altitude at which they were working, would prevent his hearing much of what was taking place below.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even though he might be thousands of feet above the actual fighting, there was an important mission for him to perform, since he would be relaying signals from the advanced plane over the enemy lines.
