used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the first time a slight smile crossed the general’s face.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
Amboina
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From this reading “However, I didn’t say that you were to fly from here to Amboina.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “You are quite correct, Captain,” he answered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are quite correct, Captain,” he answered.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
bombersnounUS /ˈbɑːmərz/
plural of “bomber” — a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “You are quite correct, Captain,” he answered.
carriernounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
make right or correct
From this reading “You are quite correct, Captain,” he answered.
placed crosswise
From this reading For the first time a slight smile crossed the general’s face.
didn't
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From this reading “However, I didn’t say that you were to fly from here to Amboina.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading That is the little surprise we are preparing for our enemies.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For the first time a slight smile crossed the general’s face.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time a slight smile crossed the general’s face.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading “However, I didn’t say that you were to fly from here to Amboina.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time a slight smile crossed the general’s face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “However, I didn’t say that you were to fly from here to Amboina.
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading For the first time a slight smile crossed the general’s face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You are quite correct, Captain,” he answered.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “However, I didn’t say that you were to fly from here to Amboina.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “However, I didn’t say that you were to fly from here to Amboina.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “However, I didn’t say that you were to fly from here to Amboina.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is the little surprise we are preparing for our enemies.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That is the little surprise we are preparing for our enemies.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That is the little surprise we are preparing for our enemies.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading That is the little surprise we are preparing for our enemies.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “You are quite correct, Captain,” he answered.
express in words
From this reading “However, I didn’t say that you were to fly from here to Amboina.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading For the first time a slight smile crossed the general’s face.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading For the first time a slight smile crossed the general’s face.
squadronsnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrənz/
plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading That is the little surprise we are preparing for our enemies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “However, I didn’t say that you were to fly from here to Amboina.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the first time a slight smile crossed the general’s face.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time a slight smile crossed the general’s face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “However, I didn’t say that you were to fly from here to Amboina.
tonightadverbUS /təˈnaɪt/
On the present night.
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That is the little surprise we are preparing for our enemies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “However, I didn’t say that you were to fly from here to Amboina.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are quite correct, Captain,” he answered.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your three squadrons of Martin bombers are already loaded on an aircraft carrier which you will board tonight.
