used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Henri was particularly active in making the rounds among the French contingent.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Henri was particularly active in making the rounds among the French contingent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
artillerymannoun
a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
aviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
contingentnounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənt/
a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
From this reading Henri was particularly active in making the rounds among the French contingent.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Henri was particularly active in making the rounds among the French contingent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading LOFTY GUN PRACTICE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
Henri
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From this reading Henri was particularly active in making the rounds among the French contingent.
Henri's
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From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
of the present time and place
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Henri was particularly active in making the rounds among the French contingent.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
joy-illumined
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From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
LOFTYadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading LOFTY GUN PRACTICE.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Henri was particularly active in making the rounds among the French contingent.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Henri was particularly active in making the rounds among the French contingent.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading LOFTY GUN PRACTICE.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Henri was particularly active in making the rounds among the French contingent.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
cut with a saw
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
transport commercially
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
skipverbUS /skɪp/
bypass
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been separated from his companions for less than a half hour, when they saw him coming, with a joy-illumined face and a skip between every other step.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
at the time that
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
which person or people
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the identity of the Russian aircraft had been established, the big ship was landed, and the aviators mingled with the soldiers on shore.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading At Henri's side, but at a more dignified pace and looking every inch a soldier in the uniform of a French artilleryman, walked a youth who commanded immediate recognition from Billy.
