used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF WITH A BOMBING UNIT “I’m bringing you good news, Jack!”
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
BOMBINGnounUS /ˈbɑːmɪŋ/
an attack by dropping bombs
From this reading OFF WITH A BOMBING UNIT “I’m bringing you good news, Jack!”
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading OFF WITH A BOMBING UNIT “I’m bringing you good news, Jack!”
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “A letter from mother, is it?” he demanded, extending his hand.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
communicated in words
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading “A letter from mother, is it?” he demanded, extending his hand.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He looked up with a glad light on his now tanned face.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “A letter from mother, is it?” he demanded, extending his hand.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He looked up with a glad light on his now tanned face.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading OFF WITH A BOMBING UNIT “I’m bringing you good news, Jack!”
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “A letter from mother, is it?” he demanded, extending his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked up with a glad light on his now tanned face.
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From this reading OFF WITH A BOMBING UNIT “I’m bringing you good news, Jack!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A letter from mother, is it?” he demanded, extending his hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
a small worthless amount
From this reading OFF WITH A BOMBING UNIT “I’m bringing you good news, Jack!”
and nothing more
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “A letter from mother, is it?” he demanded, extending his hand.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He looked up with a glad light on his now tanned face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked up with a glad light on his now tanned face.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “A letter from mother, is it?” he demanded, extending his hand.
information about recent and important events
From this reading OFF WITH A BOMBING UNIT “I’m bringing you good news, Jack!”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He looked up with a glad light on his now tanned face.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF WITH A BOMBING UNIT “I’m bringing you good news, Jack!”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading He looked up with a glad light on his now tanned face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
male cat
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Jack was finishing dressing for an ascent, as he had been detailed to accompany the grizzled old sergeant on a little observation trip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
UNITnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading OFF WITH A BOMBING UNIT “I’m bringing you good news, Jack!”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked up with a glad light on his now tanned face.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF WITH A BOMBING UNIT “I’m bringing you good news, Jack!”
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was just two days after Jack had expressed himself as “just dying for active service of some sort,” that Tom burst in upon him with these words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OFF WITH A BOMBING UNIT “I’m bringing you good news, Jack!”
