Chapter X · Corporal Don

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From this reading No veteran airman or famous “ace”[7] could possibly have felt more exultant or proud.

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

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading No veteran airman or famous “ace”[7] could possibly have felt more exultant or proud.

later than; following

From this reading Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

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

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading No veteran airman or famous “ace”[7] could possibly have felt more exultant or proud.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

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

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

plural of “control” — power to direct or determine

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading No veteran airman or famous “ace”[7] could possibly have felt more exultant or proud.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading No veteran airman or famous “ace”[7] could possibly have felt more exultant or proud.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading No veteran airman or famous “ace”[7] could possibly have felt more exultant or proud.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading No veteran airman or famous “ace”[7] could possibly have felt more exultant or proud.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

marked with or divided into degrees

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

possessive form of “hale” — 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 Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

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

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

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

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

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

From this reading Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

engage in

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

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

From this reading No veteran airman or famous “ace”[7] could possibly have felt more exultant or proud.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

not any; not one

From this reading No veteran airman or famous “ace”[7] could possibly have felt more exultant or proud.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

and nothing more

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No veteran airman or famous “ace”[7] could possibly have felt more exultant or proud.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

a full supply

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

by chance

From this reading No veteran airman or famous “ace”[7] could possibly have felt more exultant or proud.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading No veteran airman or famous “ace”[7] could possibly have felt more exultant or proud.

an educational institution

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

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

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

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

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

the act of testing something

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

precisely as stated

From this reading Not long after this there came another very interesting day in Don Hale’s life.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading No veteran airman or famous “ace”[7] could possibly have felt more exultant or proud.

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

From this reading He had graduated from the first and second classes and was to make his first flight in the air.

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

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.

at the time that

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

which person or people

From this reading Only those who have gone through a similar experience can understand Don Hale’s feelings when he seated himself in the cockpit of a much-used though sturdy little plane and laid hold of the controls.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The school by this time had become very full, and many of the _élèves_ were obliged to await their turn; so there were always plenty of spectators on the field; and these generally paid particular attention to the boys who were making their first trial spin in the air.