used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
in addition
From this reading Tom and Jack kept within sight of one another, and also within view of their comrades.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Tom and Jack kept within sight of one another, and also within view of their comrades.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading They could see a brisk artillery duel going on at one point.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They could see a brisk artillery duel going on at one point.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading They could see a brisk artillery duel going on at one point.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Tom and Jack kept within sight of one another, and also within view of their comrades.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading They could see a brisk artillery duel going on at one point.
explosionsnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒənz/
plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
a person of German nationality
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
the act of departing
From this reading They could see a brisk artillery duel going on at one point.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
intrusted
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From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Tom and Jack kept within sight of one another, and also within view of their comrades.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
locatingnounUS /ˈloʊkeɪtɪŋ/
the act of putting something in a certain place
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
engage in
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They could see a brisk artillery duel going on at one point.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They could see a brisk artillery duel going on at one point.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They could see a brisk artillery duel going on at one point.
puffsnounUS /pʌfs/
plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They could see a brisk artillery duel going on at one point.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Tom and Jack kept within sight of one another, and also within view of their comrades.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They could see a brisk artillery duel going on at one point.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
male cat
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Tom and Jack kept within sight of one another, and also within view of their comrades.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They noted the puffs of smoke, but of course could not hear the explosions, as their own motors were making too much noise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CLOUD BATTLE For some little time the picked squadron that was intrusted with the difficult and dangerous task of locating the big German gun flew over the French lines.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Tom and Jack kept within sight of one another, and also within view of their comrades.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Below them Tom and Jack could make out various French camps, the front and supporting lines of trenches, and various other military works.
