Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

with few mistakes

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

later than; following

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

(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 Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

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

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

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

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

large but transportable armament

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

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

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

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From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

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

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

being one more than seven

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

plural of “emplacement” — military installation consisting of a prepared position for siting a weapon

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

distinguish oneself

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

-ing form of “explode” — cause to burst with a violent release of energy

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

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

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

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

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

not accessible to view

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

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

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

conformity or harmony

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

possessive form of “lucy” — incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

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

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

capable of being seen or noticed

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

above and across; more than

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

operate an airplane

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

plural of “railway” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

be seated

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

refrain from harming

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

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

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

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

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

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

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

under normal conditions

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

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

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

look attentively

From this reading Bob's duty as observer was to sit in front of the pilot, with a map fastened on a board laid across his knees, and keep a close watch of the country over which they flew, usually as nearly adjacent to the enemy's lines as possible, noting every change in the German positions which might be of value, such as new trenches, roads, railways, hidden artillery or machine-gun emplacements.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.

(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 With powerful field-glasses he scrutinized the earth below, hastily sketching in on his map any alterations observable, as well as keeping a sharp lookout for exploding shrapnel aimed too accurately in their direction.

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

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

at the time that

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

during the time that

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

which person or people

From this reading Not but that an hour came every day when he thought of home and longed for those who waited for him, but the hour was a short one, for he needed all the time he could spare for sleep, to keep his brain alert and clear as an aviator's must be who does not court disaster.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading OVER THE TRENCHES While Lucy's thoughts were so much with Bob across the seas he was wrapped up heart and soul in the work in which he longed to excel.

but in spite of that

From this reading Not that Bob was an aviator yet, after eight weeks of training, but he began to be called upon pretty frequently by Captain Benton to accompany him in his flights.