Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

eagerly desirous

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "I wonder what it can be, Tom," murmured Jack, as the two fairly ran over the field.

the aggregation of a country's military aircraft

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I wonder what it can be, Tom," murmured Jack, as the two fairly ran over the field.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I wonder what it can be, Tom," murmured Jack, as the two fairly ran over the field.

carefully weighed

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

a small squadron

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading "I wonder what it can be, Tom," murmured Jack, as the two fairly ran over the field.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading "I wonder what it can be, Tom," murmured Jack, as the two fairly ran over the field.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

moving swiftly

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

destroyed or killed

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I wonder what it can be, Tom," murmured Jack, as the two fairly ran over the field.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I wonder what it can be, Tom," murmured Jack, as the two fairly ran over the field.

a small worthless amount

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

a person who carries a message

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading "I wonder what it can be, Tom," murmured Jack, as the two fairly ran over the field.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

a brief written record

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I wonder what it can be, Tom," murmured Jack, as the two fairly ran over the field.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Those of you who have read the two preceding volumes of this series will remember Tom Raymond and Jack Parmly.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

obtain a patent for

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

existing or coming before

From this reading Those of you who have read the two preceding volumes of this series will remember Tom Raymond and Jack Parmly.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "I wonder what it can be, Tom," murmured Jack, as the two fairly ran over the field.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Those of you who have read the two preceding volumes of this series will remember Tom Raymond and Jack Parmly.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Those of you who have read the two preceding volumes of this series will remember Tom Raymond and Jack Parmly.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Those of you who have read the two preceding volumes of this series will remember Tom Raymond and Jack Parmly.

a statement of fundamental facts or principles

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

express in words

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

an educational institution

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Those of you who have read the two preceding volumes of this series will remember Tom Raymond and Jack Parmly.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

catch sight of

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

a chemical that is added to a solution or mixture or suspension to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

confined on all sides

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those of you who have read the two preceding volumes of this series will remember Tom Raymond and Jack Parmly.

a large gathering of people

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

male cat

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

in the direction of

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "I wonder what it can be, Tom," murmured Jack, as the two fairly ran over the field.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

precisely as stated

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Those of you who have read the two preceding volumes of this series will remember Tom Raymond and Jack Parmly.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Tom's father was an inventor of note, and had perfected a stabilizer for an aeroplane that was considered very valuable, so much so that a German spy stole one of the documents relating to the patent.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

during the time that

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

which person or people

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Those of you who have read the two preceding volumes of this series will remember Tom Raymond and Jack Parmly.

medium for communication

From this reading ANXIOUS DAYS While Tom and Jack were hastening toward the man who seemed to have received some message, telephone, telegraph or wireless, from the headquarters of this particular aviation section, a throng of the aviators, their mechanicians, and various helpers, had surrounded the messenger and were eagerly listening to what he had to say.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "I wonder what it can be, Tom," murmured Jack, as the two fairly ran over the field.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Those of you who have read the two preceding volumes of this series will remember Tom Raymond and Jack Parmly.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading As related in the first book, "Air Service Boys Flying for France; or The Young Heroes of the Lafayette Escadrille," the youths had, some time previously, gone to a United States aviation school in Virginia, their native state, and there had learned the rudiments of managing various craft of the air.