used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The French were undoubtedly pushing the Germans well out of their advance trenches.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
(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 AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
battlegroundnounUS /ˈbætəlɡraʊnd/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
without stop or interruption
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
an opposing military force
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
fire-control
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From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
set up or found
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
a person of German nationality
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading The French were undoubtedly pushing the Germans well out of their advance trenches.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
a quick look
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
of the present time and place
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
held up in the air
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
and nothing more
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The French were undoubtedly pushing the Germans well out of their advance trenches.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading The French were undoubtedly pushing the Germans well out of their advance trenches.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
Teutonnoun
someone (especially a German) who speaks a Germanic language
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
male cat
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading The French were undoubtedly pushing the Germans well out of their advance trenches.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The French were undoubtedly pushing the Germans well out of their advance trenches.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom now found time to look down, using his glasses for the purpose, since the air in their immediate vicinity was clear of enemy planes.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The French were undoubtedly pushing the Germans well out of their advance trenches.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The French were undoubtedly pushing the Germans well out of their advance trenches.
at the time that
From this reading He could see something of the battle, though so much smoke lay above the battleground that it was only when this lifted temporarily that an occasional fugitive glimpse could be obtained of the earth.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading AFTER THE BATTLE During all this turmoil the fire-control plane pilot had kept his machine at work.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading While the fighting guard engaged the German, the observer aboard the larger craft continued to send his signals to the batteries far in the rear of the French advanced lines; and through the successful working of the undertaking a number of heavy Teuton guns had already been silenced.
