used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
anew
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
(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 Boche has had a stomachful and is beating it for home like all get-out.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading "The Boche has had a stomachful and is beating it for home like all get-out.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
BochenounUS /bɑːtʃ/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "The Boche has had a stomachful and is beating it for home like all get-out.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Too late!" called out Jack.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
characterized by great determination
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
an opposing military force
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
get-out
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From this reading "The Boche has had a stomachful and is beating it for home like all get-out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Boche has had a stomachful and is beating it for home like all get-out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "The Boche has had a stomachful and is beating it for home like all get-out.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
provoking horror
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Boche has had a stomachful and is beating it for home like all get-out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The Boche has had a stomachful and is beating it for home like all get-out.
a small worthless amount
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Too late!" called out Jack.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "The Boche has had a stomachful and is beating it for home like all get-out.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
engage in
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
MarkingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
nose-dive
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From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
and nothing more
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Too late!" called out Jack.
riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/
involving risk or danger
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
not in physical motion
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
stomachful
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From this reading "The Boche has had a stomachful and is beating it for home like all get-out.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Too late!" called out Jack.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
the topmost one of two
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading They themselves had a close call, and only for Tom's clever handling of his machine might have shared the fate of their victim.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SURPRISE FOR JACK THE two Air Service boys followed the enemy down with a risky nose-dive, determined to make sure that he did not get away; and so were able to see him strike amidst the upper branches of the trees with a horrible crash.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Marking the spot as best they could in the darkness of the night, the boys again started upward, in the hope that there might still be other work for them to do.
