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Don Hale with the Flying Squadron
Don Hale with the Flying Squadron

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Don Hale with the Flying Squadron is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.
Don Hale with the Flying Squadron “Don Hale with the Flying Squadron” is the third of the “Don Hale Stories.”
It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.
But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.
It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.
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Don Hale with the Flying Squadron

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of Don Hale with the Flying Squadron is here in full — 177 sentences across 36 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/35 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.
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Don Hale with the Flying Squadron “Don Hale with the Flying Squadron” is the third of the “Don Hale Stories.”
/dɑːn heɪl wɪð ðə ˈflaɪɪŋ ˈskwɑːdrən dɑːn heɪl wɪð ðə ˈflaɪɪŋ ˈskwɑːdrən ɪz ðə θɜːrd ʌv ðə dɑːn heɪl ˈstɔːriz/
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It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.
/ɪt ˈfɑːloʊz dɑːn heɪl ɪn ðə wɔːr zoʊn ənd dɑːn heɪl ˈoʊvər ðer ənd telz wʌt ˈhæpənz tuː dɑːn ˈæftər hiː rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪz hɪz ˈdeɪndʒərəs poʊst æz æn ˈæmbjələns ˈdraɪvər fɔːr ðə red krɔːs ɑːn ðə ˈwestərn frʌnt/
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But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.
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It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.
/ɪt meɪ biː ˈseɪfli sed ˌhaʊˈevər ðæt ðə əˈkaʊnt ɪz nɑːt ˈoʊvərˈdrɔːn ˌɪnˈdiːd ɪn ðə er ˈsɜːrvəs ɪn wɪtʃ moʊst ˈvæl.jənt diːdz hæv bɪn pərˈfɔːrmd ɪt wʊd biː hɑːrd tuː ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt ðə ˈperəlz wɪtʃ bɪˈset ðə ˈkævəlri ʌv ðə klaʊdz ɑːn ˈevəri saɪd/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

aviation noun US /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/

the aggregation of a country's military aircraft

From this reading “But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.”

Don's noun US /dɑːnz/

possessive form of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

exaggerate verb US /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

From this reading “It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.”

Lafayette noun US /ˌlɑːfiˈet/

French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)

From this reading “But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.”

overdrawn verb US /ˈoʊvərˈdrɔːn/

inflected form of “overdraw” — draw more money from than is available

From this reading “It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.”

rambler noun US /ˈræmblər/

a person who takes long walks in the country

From this reading “_Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.”

relinquishes verb US /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪz/

third-person singular of “relinquish” — part with a possession or right

From this reading “It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.”

squadrons noun US /ˈskwɑːdrənz/

plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading “But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

most famous adverb + adjective

In this reading “But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.”

western front adjective + noun

In this reading “It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.”

most spirited adverb + adjective

In this reading “But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.”

far more adverb + adjective

In this reading “But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.”

in the air preposition + article + noun counted as “in … air”

on everybody's mind

In this reading “It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(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 But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

ambulancenounUS /ˈæmbjələns/

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

andeterminerUS /æn/

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

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/

the aggregation of a country's military aircraft

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

besetverbUS /bɪˈset/

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

cloudsnounUS /klaʊdz/

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

CLUBnounUS /klʌb/

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

CrossverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

deedsnounUS /diːdz/

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

DONnounUS /dɑːn/

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

Don'snounUS /dɑːnz/

possessive form of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

Escadrillenoun

a small squadron

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

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From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

exaggerateverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

FlyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

moving swiftly

From this reading Don Hale with the Flying Squadron “Don Hale with the Flying Squadron” is the third of the “Don Hale Stories.”

followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

full-fledgedadjective

(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

HALEnounUS /heɪl/

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading Don Hale with the Flying Squadron “Don Hale with the Flying Squadron” is the third of the “Don Hale Stories.”

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

LafayettenounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/

French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

membernounUS /ˈmembər/

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

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

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

overdrawnverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈdrɔːn/

inflected form of “overdraw” — draw more money from than is available

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

postverbUS /poʊst/

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

RAMBLERnounUS /ˈræmblər/

a person who takes long walks in the country

From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

RednounUS /red/

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

relinquishesverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃɪz/

third-person singular of “relinquish” — part with a possession or right

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

schoolnounUS /skuːl/

an educational institution

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

SERIESnounUS /ˈsɪriz/

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

SquadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Don Hale with the Flying Squadron “Don Hale with the Flying Squadron” is the third of the “Don Hale Stories.”

squadronsnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrənz/

plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

StoriesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Don Hale with the Flying Squadron “Don Hale with the Flying Squadron” is the third of the “Don Hale Stories.”

tellsnounUS /telz/

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

THEREadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Don Hale with the Flying Squadron “Don Hale with the Flying Squadron” is the third of the “Don Hale Stories.”

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

WARnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

westernadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It follows “Don Hale in the War Zone,” and “Don Hale Over There,” and tells what happens to Don after he relinquishes his dangerous post as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross on the western front.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Don Hale with the Flying Squadron “Don Hale with the Flying Squadron” is the third of the “Don Hale Stories.”

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It may be safely said, however, that the account is not overdrawn; indeed, in the air service, in which most valiant deeds have been performed, it would be hard to exaggerate the perils which beset the “cavalry of the clouds” on every side.

youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/

a young person of either sex

From this reading But Don’s new duties are of a far more dangerous nature; and during his training in the aviation school and after he finally becomes a full-fledged member of that most famous of all flying squadrons, the Lafayette Escadrille, he has interesting experiences and enough exciting adventures to last even the most spirited youngster an entire lifetime.

ZONEnounUS /zoʊn/

a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading _Author of_ “DON HALE IN THE WAR ZONE” “DON HALE OVER THERE” “THE RAMBLER CLUB SERIES,” ETC.

Chapter 1 of Don Hale with the Flying Squadron by W. Crispin (William Crispin) Sheppard holds 177 sentences, grouped into 36 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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