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From this reading ALAN SEEGER[9] As England and the world lost Rupert Brooke, so America and the world lost Alan Seeger.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALAN SEEGER[9] As England and the world lost Rupert Brooke, so America and the world lost Alan Seeger.
(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 Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading ALAN SEEGER[9] As England and the world lost Rupert Brooke, so America and the world lost Alan Seeger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both pilot and observer were unhurt.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
armiesnounUS /ˈɑːrmiz/
plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ALAN SEEGER[9] As England and the world lost Rupert Brooke, so America and the world lost Alan Seeger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
aviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both pilot and observer were unhurt.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading ALAN SEEGER[9] As England and the world lost Rupert Brooke, so America and the world lost Alan Seeger.
the act of burning something
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading ALAN SEEGER[9] As England and the world lost Rupert Brooke, so America and the world lost Alan Seeger.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
flyersnounUS /ˈflaɪərz/
plural of “flyer” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
and nothing more
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading ALAN SEEGER[9] As England and the world lost Rupert Brooke, so America and the world lost Alan Seeger.
the force of workers available
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Both pilot and observer were unhurt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Both pilot and observer were unhurt.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading ALAN SEEGER[9] As England and the world lost Rupert Brooke, so America and the world lost Alan Seeger.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
SEEGERnounUS /ˈsiːɡər/
United States folk singer who was largely responsible for the interest in folk music in the 1960s (born in 1919)
From this reading ALAN SEEGER[9] As England and the world lost Rupert Brooke, so America and the world lost Alan Seeger.
try to get or reach
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ALAN SEEGER[9] As England and the world lost Rupert Brooke, so America and the world lost Alan Seeger.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
unhurtadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrt/
not injured or harmed
From this reading Both pilot and observer were unhurt.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both pilot and observer were unhurt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading They looked at each other without a word, but neither of them regretted that he had stayed up until the job had been finished.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading ALAN SEEGER[9] As England and the world lost Rupert Brooke, so America and the world lost Alan Seeger.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading They sprang to the ground and hurried away from the burning wreck just in time, for a few seconds later the gasoline tank exploded.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Such is the life and the danger of the flyers; but thousands of the finest young men of all the nations at war eagerly seek the service, for the aviators are the eyes of the armies and will determine always more than any other branch which side shall be finally victorious.
