used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DASH FOR THE TRAITOR A Little later the hydro-aeroplane returned to Lieutenant Trent's position.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Dave, shaking hands with his temporary commanding officer, added:
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading Lightly the big airship touched the earth just inside Trent's line.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Thank you for something I've always wanted---a flight over a real enemy's country."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lightly the big airship touched the earth just inside Trent's line.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Dave, shaking hands with his temporary commanding officer, added:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Thank you for something I've always wanted---a flight over a real enemy's country."
DASHverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading THE DASH FOR THE TRAITOR A Little later the hydro-aeroplane returned to Lieutenant Trent's position.
Dave
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From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Lightly the big airship touched the earth just inside Trent's line.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading "Thank you for something I've always wanted---a flight over a real enemy's country."
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading "Thank you for something I've always wanted---a flight over a real enemy's country."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DASH FOR THE TRAITOR A Little later the hydro-aeroplane returned to Lieutenant Trent's position.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dave, shaking hands with his temporary commanding officer, added:
hydro-aeroplane
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From this reading THE DASH FOR THE TRAITOR A Little later the hydro-aeroplane returned to Lieutenant Trent's position.
I've
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From this reading "Thank you for something I've always wanted---a flight over a real enemy's country."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Lightly the big airship touched the earth just inside Trent's line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
and nothing more
From this reading Lightly the big airship touched the earth just inside Trent's line.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE DASH FOR THE TRAITOR A Little later the hydro-aeroplane returned to Lieutenant Trent's position.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading THE DASH FOR THE TRAITOR A Little later the hydro-aeroplane returned to Lieutenant Trent's position.
without good reason
From this reading Lightly the big airship touched the earth just inside Trent's line.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Lightly the big airship touched the earth just inside Trent's line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE DASH FOR THE TRAITOR A Little later the hydro-aeroplane returned to Lieutenant Trent's position.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
note-book
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From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Thank you for something I've always wanted---a flight over a real enemy's country."
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE DASH FOR THE TRAITOR A Little later the hydro-aeroplane returned to Lieutenant Trent's position.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Thank you for something I've always wanted---a flight over a real enemy's country."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE DASH FOR THE TRAITOR A Little later the hydro-aeroplane returned to Lieutenant Trent's position.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Dave, shaking hands with his temporary commanding officer, added:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Thank you for something I've always wanted---a flight over a real enemy's country."
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Dave, shaking hands with his temporary commanding officer, added:
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you for something I've always wanted---a flight over a real enemy's country."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DASH FOR THE TRAITOR A Little later the hydro-aeroplane returned to Lieutenant Trent's position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DASH FOR THE TRAITOR A Little later the hydro-aeroplane returned to Lieutenant Trent's position.
having come into contact
From this reading Lightly the big airship touched the earth just inside Trent's line.
TRAITORnounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading THE DASH FOR THE TRAITOR A Little later the hydro-aeroplane returned to Lieutenant Trent's position.
Trent'snounUS /trents/
possessive form of “trent” — a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading THE DASH FOR THE TRAITOR A Little later the hydro-aeroplane returned to Lieutenant Trent's position.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Thank you for something I've always wanted---a flight over a real enemy's country."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dave placed in the hands of the lieutenant the field note-book, which had been so carefully kept that any officer could draw a map from it at need.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dave, shaking hands with his temporary commanding officer, added:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you for something I've always wanted---a flight over a real enemy's country."
