used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
acesnounUS /ˈeɪsɪz/
plural of “ace” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The others were battle planes, guided by the most expert pilots, some of whom were already famous aces.
(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 OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The others were battle planes, guided by the most expert pilots, some of whom were already famous aces.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The others were battle planes, guided by the most expert pilots, some of whom were already famous aces.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
bombersnounUS /ˈbɑːmərz/
plural of “bomber” — a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
bombingnounUS /ˈbɑːmɪŋ/
an attack by dropping bombs
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The others were battle planes, guided by the most expert pilots, some of whom were already famous aces.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
ENEMY'SnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
at any time
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
evokedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvoʊkt/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The others were battle planes, guided by the most expert pilots, some of whom were already famous aces.
explosivesnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪvz/
plural of “explosive” — a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The others were battle planes, guided by the most expert pilots, some of whom were already famous aces.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading The others were battle planes, guided by the most expert pilots, some of whom were already famous aces.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
a social unit living together
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
KaisernounUS /ˈkaɪzər/
the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
the force of workers available
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The others were battle planes, guided by the most expert pilots, some of whom were already famous aces.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
others
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From this reading The others were battle planes, guided by the most expert pilots, some of whom were already famous aces.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading The others were battle planes, guided by the most expert pilots, some of whom were already famous aces.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The others were battle planes, guided by the most expert pilots, some of whom were already famous aces.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
strafeverbUS /streɪf/
attack with machine guns or cannon fire from a low-flying plane
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Half of these were monster bombing machines of a late model, capable of carrying more of the deadly explosives than had ever before been attempted.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
male cat
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom owed the fact of his having been selected to guide one of the bombers, instead of a fighting machine, to the fact that one man had fallen sick, and was thus placed out of the running.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OVER THE ENEMY'S LINES IN all there were twenty planes starting out on that momentous expedition to "strafe the Kaiser," as Jack called it.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The others were battle planes, guided by the most expert pilots, some of whom were already famous aces.
belonging to which person
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
the words that are spoken
From this reading These were men whose names had become household words over in America, heroes of the masses, whose pictures always evoked storms of applause whenever shown on the screen in the motion picture houses.
