adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading To drop an explosive on a certain spot had been the most important training of those aboard these craft.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
AIRnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To drop an explosive on a certain spot had been the most important training of those aboard these craft.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
assaultedverbUS /əˈsɔːltɪd/
past form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading Had they boldly assaulted, doubtless the result would have been much more disastrous to both sides.
BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had they boldly assaulted, doubtless the result would have been much more disastrous to both sides.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The big bombers had but one object in view, which was to bomb the important target below.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big bombers had but one object in view, which was to bomb the important target below.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Had they boldly assaulted, doubtless the result would have been much more disastrous to both sides.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading The big bombers had but one object in view, which was to bomb the important target below.
bombersnounUS /ˈbɑːmərz/
plural of “bomber” — a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight
From this reading The big bombers had but one object in view, which was to bomb the important target below.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Had they boldly assaulted, doubtless the result would have been much more disastrous to both sides.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The big bombers had but one object in view, which was to bomb the important target below.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To drop an explosive on a certain spot had been the most important training of those aboard these craft.
craftnounUS /kræft/
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading To drop an explosive on a certain spot had been the most important training of those aboard these craft.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading Had they boldly assaulted, doubtless the result would have been much more disastrous to both sides.
doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Had they boldly assaulted, doubtless the result would have been much more disastrous to both sides.
dropverbUS /drɑːp/
let fall to the ground
From this reading To drop an explosive on a certain spot had been the most important training of those aboard these craft.
endsnounUS /endz/
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading To drop an explosive on a certain spot had been the most important training of those aboard these craft.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had they boldly assaulted, doubtless the result would have been much more disastrous to both sides.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had they boldly assaulted, doubtless the result would have been much more disastrous to both sides.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading The big bombers had but one object in view, which was to bomb the important target below.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had they boldly assaulted, doubtless the result would have been much more disastrous to both sides.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading To drop an explosive on a certain spot had been the most important training of those aboard these craft.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The big bombers had but one object in view, which was to bomb the important target below.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To drop an explosive on a certain spot had been the most important training of those aboard these craft.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Had they boldly assaulted, doubtless the result would have been much more disastrous to both sides.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Had they boldly assaulted, doubtless the result would have been much more disastrous to both sides.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To drop an explosive on a certain spot had been the most important training of those aboard these craft.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading The big bombers had but one object in view, which was to bomb the important target below.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE IN THE AIR The din soon became general, one after another of the American planes joining in the battle.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To drop an explosive on a certain spot had been the most important training of those aboard these craft.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had they boldly assaulted, doubtless the result would have been much more disastrous to both sides.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To drop an explosive on a certain spot had been the most important training of those aboard these craft.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading To drop an explosive on a certain spot had been the most important training of those aboard these craft.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The big bombers had but one object in view, which was to bomb the important target below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The big bombers had but one object in view, which was to bomb the important target below.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The big bombers had but one object in view, which was to bomb the important target below.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The German aircraft held off a little, fighting from afar, evidently thinking to accomplish their ends without taking too much risk.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had they boldly assaulted, doubtless the result would have been much more disastrous to both sides.
