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From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
aeroplanes
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From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARCHIE AND OTHERS However, to be serious.
anti-aircraft
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From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
ARCHIE
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From this reading ARCHIE AND OTHERS However, to be serious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ARCHIE AND OTHERS However, to be serious.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
biplanenounUS /ˈbaɪpleɪn/
old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
not accessible to view
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
fro
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From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
usually; as a rule
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
a person of German nationality
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
gunnernounUS /ˈɡʌnər/
a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading ARCHIE AND OTHERS However, to be serious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
Jim
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From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
OTHERS
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From this reading ARCHIE AND OTHERS However, to be serious.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
by chance
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
salientadjectiveUS /ˈseɪliənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading ARCHIE AND OTHERS However, to be serious.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARCHIE AND OTHERS However, to be serious.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading In front, an observing biplane buzzed slowly to and fro, watching the effect of a mother[1] shooting at some mark behind the German lines.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And as the salient is perhaps more fruitful in aeroplanes than any other part of the line, and the time approached five o'clock (which is generally the hour of their afternoon activity), Jim went to see the fun.
which person or people
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was as he came away from this scene of alarm and despondency that Jim met an old pal who boasted the gunner badge, and whom conversation revealed as the proud owner of an Archie, or anti-aircraft gun.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the gun concealed in the trees, a gunner subaltern altered his range and direction as each curt wireless message flashed from the 'plane.
