used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Then I had snapped to sudden attention, saluting, my eyes shining.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
exhale hard
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
fearless and daring
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
bomb-slots
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From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
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breath-taking
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
Chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
crippleverbUS /ˈkrɪpəl/
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
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arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
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do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
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plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then I had snapped to sudden attention, saluting, my eyes shining.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Desperate Plan For a moment, I think, I stood in stupefied silence as the meaning of the First Air Chief's breath-taking plan sank into my brain.
brought together in one place
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then I had snapped to sudden attention, saluting, my eyes shining.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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heat-bombs
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From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
heat-shells
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From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
ten 10s
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Desperate Plan For a moment, I think, I stood in stupefied silence as the meaning of the First Air Chief's breath-taking plan sank into my brain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Desperate Plan For a moment, I think, I stood in stupefied silence as the meaning of the First Air Chief's breath-taking plan sank into my brain.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading A Desperate Plan For a moment, I think, I stood in stupefied silence as the meaning of the First Air Chief's breath-taking plan sank into my brain.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
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having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
a particular point in time
From this reading A Desperate Plan For a moment, I think, I stood in stupefied silence as the meaning of the First Air Chief's breath-taking plan sank into my brain.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A Desperate Plan For a moment, I think, I stood in stupefied silence as the meaning of the First Air Chief's breath-taking plan sank into my brain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Desperate Plan For a moment, I think, I stood in stupefied silence as the meaning of the First Air Chief's breath-taking plan sank into my brain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
by chance
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A Desperate Plan For a moment, I think, I stood in stupefied silence as the meaning of the First Air Chief's breath-taking plan sank into my brain.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
replenishedverbUS /riˈplenɪʃt/
past form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
salutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Then I had snapped to sudden attention, saluting, my eyes shining.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
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marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Then I had snapped to sudden attention, saluting, my eyes shining.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A Desperate Plan For a moment, I think, I stood in stupefied silence as the meaning of the First Air Chief's breath-taking plan sank into my brain.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Yarnall was smiling, too.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Then I had snapped to sudden attention, saluting, my eyes shining.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A Desperate Plan For a moment, I think, I stood in stupefied silence as the meaning of the First Air Chief's breath-taking plan sank into my brain.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading A Desperate Plan For a moment, I think, I stood in stupefied silence as the meaning of the First Air Chief's breath-taking plan sank into my brain.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Then I had snapped to sudden attention, saluting, my eyes shining.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Desperate Plan For a moment, I think, I stood in stupefied silence as the meaning of the First Air Chief's breath-taking plan sank into my brain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I had snapped to sudden attention, saluting, my eyes shining.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A Desperate Plan For a moment, I think, I stood in stupefied silence as the meaning of the First Air Chief's breath-taking plan sank into my brain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then I had snapped to sudden attention, saluting, my eyes shining.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Yarnall was smiling, too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The plan is bold enough," he said, "but it means a chance to strike a terrific blow at our enemies, to cripple and perhaps destroy their great preparations that mean doom for us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yarnall was smiling, too.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
Yarnall
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From this reading Yarnall was smiling, too.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The two hundred and fifty cruisers gathered here in the central plaza have been completely replenished with supplies and inspected while you slept, their magazines filled with heat-shells, their bomb-slots with mighty heat-bombs.
