used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Recipient of two special citations by General Pershing for conspicuous bravery and exceptionally meritorious service.
ArgonnenounUS /ˈɑːrɡɑːn/
an American operation in World War I (1918); American troops under Pershing drove back the German armies which were saved only by the armistice on November 11
From this reading Operations Officer U. S. Air Service, First Army Corps at Château-Thierry and of First Army Observation Wing at St. Mihiel and the Argonne.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Operations Officer U. S. Air Service, First Army Corps at Château-Thierry and of First Army Observation Wing at St. Mihiel and the Argonne.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Recipient of two special citations by General Pershing for conspicuous bravery and exceptionally meritorious service.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Recipient of two special citations by General Pershing for conspicuous bravery and exceptionally meritorious service.
Château-Thierry
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From this reading Operations Officer U. S. Air Service, First Army Corps at Château-Thierry and of First Army Observation Wing at St. Mihiel and the Argonne.
citationsnounUS /saɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “citation” — an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading Recipient of two special citations by General Pershing for conspicuous bravery and exceptionally meritorious service.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Recipient of two special citations by General Pershing for conspicuous bravery and exceptionally meritorious service.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Operations Officer U. S. Air Service, First Army Corps at Château-Thierry and of First Army Observation Wing at St. Mihiel and the Argonne.
Croix
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From this reading Croix de Guerre Française.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Distinguished Service Cross.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Croix de Guerre Française.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Distinguished Service Cross.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading Recipient of two special citations by General Pershing for conspicuous bravery and exceptionally meritorious service.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Operations Officer U. S. Air Service, First Army Corps at Château-Thierry and of First Army Observation Wing at St. Mihiel and the Argonne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Recipient of two special citations by General Pershing for conspicuous bravery and exceptionally meritorious service.
Française
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From this reading Croix de Guerre Française.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Recipient of two special citations by General Pershing for conspicuous bravery and exceptionally meritorious service.
Guerre
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From this reading Croix de Guerre Française.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
meritoriousadjectiveUS /ˌmerəˈtɔːriəs/
deserving reward or praise
From this reading Recipient of two special citations by General Pershing for conspicuous bravery and exceptionally meritorious service.
Mihiel
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From this reading Operations Officer U. S. Air Service, First Army Corps at Château-Thierry and of First Army Observation Wing at St. Mihiel and the Argonne.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Operations Officer U. S. Air Service, First Army Corps at Château-Thierry and of First Army Observation Wing at St. Mihiel and the Argonne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Operations Officer U. S. Air Service, First Army Corps at Château-Thierry and of First Army Observation Wing at St. Mihiel and the Argonne.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
OperationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Operations Officer U. S. Air Service, First Army Corps at Château-Thierry and of First Army Observation Wing at St. Mihiel and the Argonne.
PershingnounUS /ˈpɜːrʃɪŋ/
United States general who commanded the American forces in Europe during World War I (1860-1948)
From this reading Recipient of two special citations by General Pershing for conspicuous bravery and exceptionally meritorious service.
RecipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading Recipient of two special citations by General Pershing for conspicuous bravery and exceptionally meritorious service.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Recipient of two special citations by General Pershing for conspicuous bravery and exceptionally meritorious service.
SpyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
St
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From this reading Operations Officer U. S. Air Service, First Army Corps at Château-Thierry and of First Army Observation Wing at St. Mihiel and the Argonne.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
ThirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Recipient of two special citations by General Pershing for conspicuous bravery and exceptionally meritorious service.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading LUCK ON THE WING _Thirteen Stories of a Sky Spy_ Major, Air Service, U. S. Army.
