used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
acquiresverbUS /əˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “acquire” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
aviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading By this time the young aviator had engaged in practically every kind of work done by the squadron.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time the young aviator had engaged in practically every kind of work done by the squadron.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading By this time the young aviator had engaged in practically every kind of work done by the squadron.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading By this time the young aviator had engaged in practically every kind of work done by the squadron.
escadrillenoun
a small squadron
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading By this time the young aviator had engaged in practically every kind of work done by the squadron.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
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 Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
harrowingadjectiveUS /ˈheroʊɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
how
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From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading By this time the young aviator had engaged in practically every kind of work done by the squadron.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
go across or through
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading By this time the young aviator had engaged in practically every kind of work done by the squadron.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
in the near future
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
sortienounUS /ˈsɔːrti/
a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading By this time the young aviator had engaged in practically every kind of work done by the squadron.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time the young aviator had engaged in practically every kind of work done by the squadron.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time the young aviator had engaged in practically every kind of work done by the squadron.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, he did pass through some harrowing moments—terrible moments, in which it seemed as though he was doomed to destruction.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
under normal conditions
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading But, in general, familiarity with the dangers brought that indifference which a seasoned veteran in any of life’s great games usually acquires.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which Don Hale became thoroughly familiar with and accustomed to the work of the escadrille.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The boy was surprised to find how soon the unpleasant feelings which had assailed him on his first day’s sortie over the lines had worn off.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading By this time the young aviator had engaged in practically every kind of work done by the squadron.
