a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
biplanes
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From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
Cantigny
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From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Bob carefully examined his guns and everything within reach in the cockpit.
cockpitnounUS /ˈkɑːkpɪt/
compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
From this reading Bob carefully examined his guns and everything within reach in the cockpit.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading They were pointed south for Montdidier, and in ten minutes’ flight the monoplanes had outstripped their heavier comrades.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
being one more than seven
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Bob carefully examined his guns and everything within reach in the cockpit.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Bob carefully examined his guns and everything within reach in the cockpit.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading They were pointed south for Montdidier, and in ten minutes’ flight the monoplanes had outstripped their heavier comrades.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Bob carefully examined his guns and everything within reach in the cockpit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading They were pointed south for Montdidier, and in ten minutes’ flight the monoplanes had outstripped their heavier comrades.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
Jourdin
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From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading They were pointed south for Montdidier, and in ten minutes’ flight the monoplanes had outstripped their heavier comrades.
monoplanesnounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪnz/
plural of “monoplane” — an airplane with a single wing
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
Montdidier
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From this reading They were pointed south for Montdidier, and in ten minutes’ flight the monoplanes had outstripped their heavier comrades.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
outstrippedverbUS /aʊtˈstrɪpt/
inflected form of “outstrip” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading They were pointed south for Montdidier, and in ten minutes’ flight the monoplanes had outstripped their heavier comrades.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
having a point
From this reading They were pointed south for Montdidier, and in ten minutes’ flight the monoplanes had outstripped their heavier comrades.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Bob carefully examined his guns and everything within reach in the cockpit.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
single-seaters
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From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They were pointed south for Montdidier, and in ten minutes’ flight the monoplanes had outstripped their heavier comrades.
move hurridly
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading They were pointed south for Montdidier, and in ten minutes’ flight the monoplanes had outstripped their heavier comrades.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were pointed south for Montdidier, and in ten minutes’ flight the monoplanes had outstripped their heavier comrades.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were pointed south for Montdidier, and in ten minutes’ flight the monoplanes had outstripped their heavier comrades.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE PRICE OF VICTORY =EIGHT= members of the squadron had remained in Cantigny, and these now took to the air—two biplanes and four light monoplanes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Both Bob and Jourdin were in single-seaters this time; little craft in which the pilot must trust to speed and dexterity of handling for his defense.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bob’s heart beat high with hope and confidence as he rose from the field into the bright morning air.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Bob carefully examined his guns and everything within reach in the cockpit.
