Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

plural of “airman” — someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading The aviators had landed within a few hundred yards of the headquarters of the Russian commander-in-chief.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading THE END OF THE CHASE.

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading The aviators had landed within a few hundred yards of the headquarters of the Russian commander-in-chief.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

travel across or pass over

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

characterized by great determination

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF THE CHASE.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The aviators had landed within a few hundred yards of the headquarters of the Russian commander-in-chief.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The aviators had landed within a few hundred yards of the headquarters of the Russian commander-in-chief.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading The aviators had landed within a few hundred yards of the headquarters of the Russian commander-in-chief.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

ten 10s

From this reading The aviators had landed within a few hundred yards of the headquarters of the Russian commander-in-chief.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading The aviators had landed within a few hundred yards of the headquarters of the Russian commander-in-chief.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

the force of workers available

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF THE CHASE.

suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

above and across; more than

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

having a point

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

unusual or striking

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading The aviators had landed within a few hundred yards of the headquarters of the Russian commander-in-chief.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

refrain from harming

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE END OF THE CHASE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

at the time that

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The aviators had landed within a few hundred yards of the headquarters of the Russian commander-in-chief.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A thin, spare figure rising to a height of over six and a half feet, in field uniform, without a show of ribbon, cross or medal, grim, silent and determined--this was the remarkable personality pointed out to the boys as the military head of the enormous army of seven million men.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The aviators had landed within a few hundred yards of the headquarters of the Russian commander-in-chief.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading When Salisky and Marovitch had reported to an adjutant and turned over the contents of their dispatch boxes to the proper authority, the time was opportune for the young airmen to solicit the aid of the veteran scouts in accomplishing that which they had set out to do.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are sure that nothing has turned your head?" anxiously inquired Salisky, when he had heard, in part, the thrilling story of the death ring and its secret menace to the life of Nikita.