used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
any thing at all
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
AviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
aviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
a youthful male person
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
BremennounUS /ˈbremən/
a city of northwestern Germany linked by the Weser River to the port of Bremerhaven and the North Sea; in the Middle Ages it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
recognizable; marked
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
dovesnounUS /dʌvz/
plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
apart from; not including
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
promote over another
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
the act of departing
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
hangarsnounUS /ˈhæŋərz/
plural of “hangar” — a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
Henri
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From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
HumenounUS /hjuːm/
Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
ironworkernoun
a person who makes articles of iron
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
monoplanesnounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪnz/
plural of “monoplane” — an airplane with a single wing
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
select carefully from a group
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
shock-headedadjective
having a shock (or untidy mass) of hair
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
shortagenounUS /ˈʃɔːrtədʒ/
the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
Taubes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Max, before our boys had arrived, had claimed rank as first among those serving the more noted aviators, who were constantly coming and going.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
upper-air
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boys awaited patiently an invitation from the lieutenant to exhibit their skill by upper-air exercise in one of the Taubes--the Germans called their military monoplanes doves--but that officer did not seem then inclined to favor one of the aviation field helpers above another.
valeting
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From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
which person or people
From this reading A shock-headed boy, hailed as Max, who had been an ironworker in Bremen, showed a decided disposition to “pick upon” Henri and Billy in their daily occupation of valeting the aircraft.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He was nursing a jealous spirit, aroused by a chance word of praise bestowed upon our Aviator Boys by Lieutenant Hume, and tried to enlist the sympathy of the other employees of the hangars in common cause against the “fancy fellows,” as he persisted in calling the newcomers.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading But as a rule they were a good-natured lot, and not inclined to worry about anything except a food shortage at meal time.
