2106
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From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
airdromenoun
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
airdromes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he began to suggest some of our prominent airdromes to assist my memory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Then he began to suggest some of our prominent airdromes to assist my memory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I did not bite at his bait, but rapidly changed the subject.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Then he began to play solitaire with our cards, at the same time paying very keen attention to our conversation.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading I did not bite at his bait, but rapidly changed the subject.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then he began to suggest some of our prominent airdromes to assist my memory.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading I did not bite at his bait, but rapidly changed the subject.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Then he began to play solitaire with our cards, at the same time paying very keen attention to our conversation.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I did not bite at his bait, but rapidly changed the subject.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Then he began to play solitaire with our cards, at the same time paying very keen attention to our conversation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not bite at his bait, but rapidly changed the subject.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
a message received and understood
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Then he began to play solitaire with our cards, at the same time paying very keen attention to our conversation.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Then he began to suggest some of our prominent airdromes to assist my memory.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not bite at his bait, but rapidly changed the subject.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
and nothing more
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then he began to suggest some of our prominent airdromes to assist my memory.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Then he began to play solitaire with our cards, at the same time paying very keen attention to our conversation.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Then he began to play solitaire with our cards, at the same time paying very keen attention to our conversation.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Then he began to suggest some of our prominent airdromes to assist my memory.
with speed
From this reading I did not bite at his bait, but rapidly changed the subject.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Then he began to play solitaire with our cards, at the same time paying very keen attention to our conversation.
solitairenounUS /ˌsɑːləˈter/
a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
From this reading Then he began to play solitaire with our cards, at the same time paying very keen attention to our conversation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then he began to suggest some of our prominent airdromes to assist my memory.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I did not bite at his bait, but rapidly changed the subject.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Then he began to suggest some of our prominent airdromes to assist my memory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he began to suggest some of our prominent airdromes to assist my memory.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then he began to play solitaire with our cards, at the same time paying very keen attention to our conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then he began to suggest some of our prominent airdromes to assist my memory.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading After venturing a lot of information about the number of his squadron and its location he asked me the number of my squadron.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then he began to play solitaire with our cards, at the same time paying very keen attention to our conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I told him the number of my squadron was “2106” but that I had forgotten the name of the airdrome, as we had only flown up there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he began to play solitaire with our cards, at the same time paying very keen attention to our conversation.
