used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The wings of the planes were guyed to the ground with cordage and little steel stakes.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That day had been a great day in history; it was the first consequential aerial invasion that the world had ever known.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading The Japanese camped where they were for the night.
cavalrymen
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From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
consequentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈkwenʃəl/
having important issues or results
From this reading That day had been a great day in history; it was the first consequential aerial invasion that the world had ever known.
without stop or interruption
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
cordagenounUS /ˈkɔːrdədʒ/
the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords
From this reading The wings of the planes were guyed to the ground with cordage and little steel stakes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That day had been a great day in history; it was the first consequential aerial invasion that the world had ever known.
at any time
From this reading That day had been a great day in history; it was the first consequential aerial invasion that the world had ever known.
fear-inspiring
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From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That day had been a great day in history; it was the first consequential aerial invasion that the world had ever known.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Japanese camped where they were for the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
graveyardnounUS /ˈɡreɪvjɑːrd/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That day had been a great day in history; it was the first consequential aerial invasion that the world had ever known.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The wings of the planes were guyed to the ground with cordage and little steel stakes.
guyed
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From this reading The wings of the planes were guyed to the ground with cordage and little steel stakes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That day had been a great day in history; it was the first consequential aerial invasion that the world had ever known.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading That day had been a great day in history; it was the first consequential aerial invasion that the world had ever known.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading That day had been a great day in history; it was the first consequential aerial invasion that the world had ever known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That day had been a great day in history; it was the first consequential aerial invasion that the world had ever known.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading The Japanese camped where they were for the night.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading That day had been a great day in history; it was the first consequential aerial invasion that the world had ever known.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The wings of the planes were guyed to the ground with cordage and little steel stakes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Japanese camped where they were for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The wings of the planes were guyed to the ground with cordage and little steel stakes.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The wings of the planes were guyed to the ground with cordage and little steel stakes.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading The wings of the planes were guyed to the ground with cordage and little steel stakes.
startersnounUS /ˈstɑːrtərz/
plural of “starter” — an electric motor for starting an engine
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The wings of the planes were guyed to the ground with cordage and little steel stakes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That day had been a great day in history; it was the first consequential aerial invasion that the world had ever known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Japanese camped where they were for the night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Japanese camped where they were for the night.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wings of the planes were guyed to the ground with cordage and little steel stakes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beneath such improvised tents the tired aerial cavalrymen rolled themselves in their sleeping blankets and for twelve hours the camp was as quiet as a graveyard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Japanese camped where they were for the night.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Japanese camped where they were for the night.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the arrivals of the morning had been circling in fear-inspiring flights above the neighboring states, the later starters from the Japanese squadron had continued to arrive in the oil regions.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The wings of the planes were guyed to the ground with cordage and little steel stakes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The wings of the planes were guyed to the ground with cordage and little steel stakes.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading That day had been a great day in history; it was the first consequential aerial invasion that the world had ever known.
