used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
aerodromenounUS /ˈerədroʊm/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
aeroplanes
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From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
how long something has existed
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
in addition
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
Aviatiks
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From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
blue-eyedadjective
favorite
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading On his left breast he wore the double brevet of a fully-fledged pilot.
brevetnoun
a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (but without higher pay)
From this reading On his left breast he wore the double brevet of a fully-fledged pilot.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
Contalmaison
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From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
dark-hairedadjective
having hair of a dark color
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
Dastral
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From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
increase twofold
From this reading On his left breast he wore the double brevet of a fully-fledged pilot.
ExpeditionaryadjectiveUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəneri/
(used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
Flight-Commander
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From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
moving swiftly
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
fully-fledged
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From this reading On his left breast he wore the double brevet of a fully-fledged pilot.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
HIMMELMAN
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From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
and nothing more
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
a boy or man
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
immediately past
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On his left breast he wore the double brevet of a fully-fledged pilot.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
marquees
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From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his left breast he wore the double brevet of a fully-fledged pilot.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
others
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From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading On his left breast he wore the double brevet of a fully-fledged pilot.
pilot'snounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
possessive form of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
Rolands
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From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
SquadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
Taubes
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From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
a Caucasian
From this reading Just under his pilot's brevet was a couple of inches of blue and white ribbon, the insignia of the D.S.O. For, though but a lad, he had fought with more Aviatiks, Taubes and Rolands, and had more thrilling exploits over the German lines, than any other youth of his age.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading This was Flight-Commander Dastral of "B" Flight, of the --th Squadron, --th Wing, Royal Flying Corps, known to the whole of the British Expeditionary Force, and to the British public also, as "Dastral of the Flying Corps."
in the company of; together with
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading On his left breast he wore the double brevet of a fully-fledged pilot.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was alone, for the others had not yet come in from the marquees and sheds where the aeroplanes were being stored.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading HIMMELMAN S LAST FIGHT IN the officers' mess at the aerodrome near Contalmaison, a blue-eyed, dark-haired youth of about twenty-two stood with his back to the fire.
