a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading TOM'S FATHER With anxious hearts the Air Service boys ran on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
eagerly desirous
From this reading TOM'S FATHER With anxious hearts the Air Service boys ran on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading TOM'S FATHER With anxious hearts the Air Service boys ran on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading "Pardon, but you may not go farther," he said, courteously enough.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "There is danger.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Pardon, but you may not go farther," he said, courteously enough.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading "Pardon, but you may not go farther," he said, courteously enough.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading TOM'S FATHER With anxious hearts the Air Service boys ran on.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
frightfulnessnoun
the quality of being frightful
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Pardon, but you may not go farther," he said, courteously enough.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading TOM'S FATHER With anxious hearts the Air Service boys ran on.
intense and profound fear
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
Hun's
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From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is danger.
LafayettenounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/
French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Pardon, but you may not go farther," he said, courteously enough.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Pardon, but you may not go farther," he said, courteously enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TOM'S FATHER With anxious hearts the Air Service boys ran on.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Pardon, but you may not go farther," he said, courteously enough.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading TOM'S FATHER With anxious hearts the Air Service boys ran on.
Raymond
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From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading TOM'S FATHER With anxious hearts the Air Service boys ran on.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM'S FATHER With anxious hearts the Air Service boys ran on.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
TOM'SnounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading TOM'S FATHER With anxious hearts the Air Service boys ran on.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was no need to ask their way, for they had but to follow the throng toward the scene of the most recent exhibition of the Hun's frightfulness and horror.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
in or at the place that
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As they drew near the Rue Lafayette, where Mr. Raymond had said he intended to stay while in Paris, the boys were halted by an officer on the outskirts of the throng.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOM'S FATHER With anxious hearts the Air Service boys ran on.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pardon, but you may not go farther," he said, courteously enough.
