used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Don Hale’s machine on this occasion was armed with eight rockets, with dart-like heads, four on either side of the fuselage.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
balloonsnounUS /bəˈluːnz/
plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
Caudron
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From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
dart-like
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From this reading Don Hale’s machine on this occasion was armed with eight rockets, with dart-like heads, four on either side of the fuselage.
the act of departing
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
being one more than seven
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
one or the other of two
From this reading Don Hale’s machine on this occasion was armed with eight rockets, with dart-like heads, four on either side of the fuselage.
enablingadjectiveUS /eˈneɪbəlɪŋ/
providing legal power or sanction
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Don Hale’s machine on this occasion was armed with eight rockets, with dart-like heads, four on either side of the fuselage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
fuselagenounUS /ˈfjuːsəlɑːdʒ/
the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)
From this reading Don Hale’s machine on this occasion was armed with eight rockets, with dart-like heads, four on either side of the fuselage.
a person of German nationality
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
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 During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
Hale'snounUS /heɪlz/
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 Don Hale’s machine on this occasion was armed with eight rockets, with dart-like heads, four on either side of the fuselage.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Don Hale’s machine on this occasion was armed with eight rockets, with dart-like heads, four on either side of the fuselage.
igniteverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnaɪt/
cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
engage in
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
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 During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Don Hale’s machine on this occasion was armed with eight rockets, with dart-like heads, four on either side of the fuselage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Don Hale’s machine on this occasion was armed with eight rockets, with dart-like heads, four on either side of the fuselage.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
photographicadjectiveUS /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræfɪk/
relating to photography or obtained by using photography
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
photographynounUS /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/
the act of taking and printing photographs
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
rocketsnounUS /ˈrɑːkəts/
plural of “rocket” — any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine
From this reading Don Hale’s machine on this occasion was armed with eight rockets, with dart-like heads, four on either side of the fuselage.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Don Hale’s machine on this occasion was armed with eight rockets, with dart-like heads, four on either side of the fuselage.
SingletonnounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/
a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
move hurridly
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
carry out
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading The rockets are projected into space at terrific speed by means of powerful spiral springs, and ignite at the instant of departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are designed for the purpose of destroying observation balloons, bullets from the machine guns not being sufficiently large for the purpose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Don Hale’s machine on this occasion was armed with eight rockets, with dart-like heads, four on either side of the fuselage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the following afternoon Don Hale and T. Singleton Albert were detailed, with eight other pilots, to act as an escort to a big Caudron photographic machine, which was to make a trip to a point many miles inside the German lines in order to take photographs of a railroad centre.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The art of photography has been a great factor in the world war, driving secrecy from its cover and enabling the opposing forces to make an almost complete record of what was taking place on the other side of the line.
