used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
having companions or an escort
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
accountingnounUS /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/
a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
ALONGprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading ALONG THE BATTLE LINE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
assignmentnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
AviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
aërial
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From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
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 developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading ALONG THE BATTLE LINE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
biplanes
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From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
a youthful male person
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
of short duration or distance
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
Burnhaupt
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From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
deadwoodnounUS /ˈdedwʊd/
a branch or a part of a tree that is dead
From this reading So we have no use for deadwood."
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
the act of giving
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So we have no use for deadwood."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
Henri
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From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading ALONG THE BATTLE LINE.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
navigateverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪt/
travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
not any; not one
From this reading So we have no use for deadwood."
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
ouncenounUS /aʊns/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
Renos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
rigverbUS /rɪɡ/
arrange the outcome of by means of deceit
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
Roque
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
seaplanenoun
an airplane that can land on or take off from water
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/
apart from others
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So we have no use for deadwood."
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
move hurridly
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALONG THE BATTLE LINE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
the act of using
From this reading So we have no use for deadwood."
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
a message informing of danger
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
which person or people
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH the arrival of the biplanes from the factory, the Boy Aviators were kept busy with brief test flights over valley and plain, awaiting the convenience of Roque for the wider sweep he was planning.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It developed that the boys were expected to navigate separately on this occasion, Billy to pilot Roque himself, and Henri to be accompanied by one Renos, who had been awarded a service badge of honor for his work as an aërial observer in giving first warning of the advance of a French division against Burnhaupt, which saved the day for the Germans.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The seaplane is the rig for weight carrying," exclaimed Roque, in accounting for this assignment, "but these machines, as you know, are solely in the speed class, and it is many chances to one that we will be compelled to tax every ounce of power before we get through.
