3
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From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LEAP FOR LIBERTY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
aviationnounUS /ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the aggregation of a country's military aircraft
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
AviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
biplanes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "It is really a relief that the time is drawing nigh for us to get off the rack.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LEAP FOR LIBERTY.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It is really a relief that the time is drawing nigh for us to get off the rack.
the act of giving
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
hangarsnounUS /ˈhæŋərz/
plural of “hangar” — a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
Henri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
hostagesnounUS /ˈhɑːstədʒəz/
plural of “hostage” — a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is really a relief that the time is drawing nigh for us to get off the rack.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is really a relief that the time is drawing nigh for us to get off the rack.
and nothing more
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
immediately past
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
LEAPnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading A LEAP FOR LIBERTY.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading A LEAP FOR LIBERTY.
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 Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading "It is really a relief that the time is drawing nigh for us to get off the rack.
not any; not one
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It is really a relief that the time is drawing nigh for us to get off the rack.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
rackverbUS /ræk/
go at a rack
From this reading "It is really a relief that the time is drawing nigh for us to get off the rack.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "It is really a relief that the time is drawing nigh for us to get off the rack.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "It is really a relief that the time is drawing nigh for us to get off the rack.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
Roque
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
Schneider
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
make square
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
supposedlyadverbUS /səˈpoʊzədli/
believed or reputed to be the case
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is really a relief that the time is drawing nigh for us to get off the rack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
a special situation
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It is really a relief that the time is drawing nigh for us to get off the rack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is really a relief that the time is drawing nigh for us to get off the rack.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Shortly before seven o'clock on this eventful evening, Billy and Henri had the biplanes in order for the arranged visit to St. Michael road, and the delivery of one or both of the machines to their former owner, supposedly in waiting in the shadow of the two towers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I believe we are doing the square thing, but sure we have had few easy moments during these last forty-eight hours."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE Boy Aviators had just left the mess hall, and were proceeding to the hangars where the No. 3's were housed, fully intending to carry out their compromise plan of giving Roque and Schneider the means to escape, and return themselves as hostages for the honor of the aviation chief.
