used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
adversariesnounUS /ˈædvərseriz/
plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
(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 The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That other crafty Hun had swung unexpectedly and was now pouring in a furious fire.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
for the reason that
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading That other crafty Hun had swung unexpectedly and was now pouring in a furious fire.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He quickly saw, however, that this did not mean the end of the fight.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He quickly saw, however, that this did not mean the end of the fight.
an opposing military force
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He quickly saw, however, that this did not mean the end of the fight.
start firing a weapon
From this reading That other crafty Hun had swung unexpectedly and was now pouring in a furious fire.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading That other crafty Hun had swung unexpectedly and was now pouring in a furious fire.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He quickly saw, however, that this did not mean the end of the fight.
HunnounUS /hʌn/
a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He quickly saw, however, that this did not mean the end of the fight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
as might be expected
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He quickly saw, however, that this did not mean the end of the fight.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That other crafty Hun had swung unexpectedly and was now pouring in a furious fire.
numericallyadverbUS /nuːˈmerɪkli/
in number; with regard to numbers
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That other crafty Hun had swung unexpectedly and was now pouring in a furious fire.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
PLUCKverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading That other crafty Hun had swung unexpectedly and was now pouring in a furious fire.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
with speed
From this reading He quickly saw, however, that this did not mean the end of the fight.
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From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
cut with a saw
From this reading He quickly saw, however, that this did not mean the end of the fight.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
stubbornlyadverbUS /ˈstʌbərnli/
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading That other crafty Hun had swung unexpectedly and was now pouring in a furious fire.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He quickly saw, however, that this did not mean the end of the fight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
male cat
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading That other crafty Hun had swung unexpectedly and was now pouring in a furious fire.
victornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gratification was all the more profound because of the fact that he had taken on two adversaries at the same time.
at the time that
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
which person or people
From this reading Any air pilot who was capable of holding his own against an enemy numerically superior had reason to feel satisfied.
YANKEEnounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading YANKEE PLUCK WHEN Tom Raymond sent one of his Hun opponents whirling down toward the far distant earth he naturally experienced the glow that comes to a victor in a stubbornly contested battle.
