used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
airplanenounUS /ˈerpleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
(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 Great was the indignation expressed by all.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
among-the
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From this reading Up to this time there had appeared to be considerable honor exhibited among-the flying men on both sides.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Up to this time there had appeared to be considerable honor exhibited among-the flying men on both sides.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Up to this time there had appeared to be considerable honor exhibited among-the flying men on both sides.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Up to this time there had appeared to be considerable honor exhibited among-the flying men on both sides.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
camouflagedadjectiveUS /ˈkæməflɑːʒd/
made invisible by means of protective coloring
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading One thing was certain.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Up to this time there had appeared to be considerable honor exhibited among-the flying men on both sides.
courtesiesnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsiz/
plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
escadrillenoun
a small squadron
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Up to this time there had appeared to be considerable honor exhibited among-the flying men on both sides.
communicated in words
From this reading Great was the indignation expressed by all.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
moving swiftly
From this reading Up to this time there had appeared to be considerable honor exhibited among-the flying men on both sides.
usually; as a rule
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
hangarsnounUS /ˈhæŋərz/
plural of “hangar” — a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Up to this time there had appeared to be considerable honor exhibited among-the flying men on both sides.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Great was the indignation expressed by all.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
the force of workers available
From this reading Up to this time there had appeared to be considerable honor exhibited among-the flying men on both sides.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing was certain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Up to this time there had appeared to be considerable honor exhibited among-the flying men on both sides.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact many curious little courtesies had been exchanged that seemed to put the aviation service on a plane of its own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Up to this time there had appeared to be considerable honor exhibited among-the flying men on both sides.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
a special situation
From this reading One thing was certain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Up to this time there had appeared to be considerable honor exhibited among-the flying men on both sides.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to this time there had appeared to be considerable honor exhibited among-the flying men on both sides.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great was the indignation expressed by all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE GREAT DAY ARRIVES By the time the pilots of the American escadrille began to assemble on the field where the airplane hangars were clustered, (these being more or less camouflaged by means of paint cleverly applied to represent the earth), the news concerning the air service boys' narrow escape had become generally known.
