Chapter XXV

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

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

in addition

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

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

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

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

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

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

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

plural of “assignment” — a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

the aggregation of a country's military aircraft

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

capable of wounding

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

remaining in force or being carried on without letup

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

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From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

promote over another

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

moving swiftly

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

a person who is not a serf or a slave

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

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

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

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

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE TURKS.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

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

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE TURKS.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

not capable of being separated

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

be silly or tease one another

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

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

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

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

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE TURKS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

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

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

a large mass of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

in the recent past

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

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

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

apart from others

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

United States industrialist (born in Russia) who designed the first four-engine airplane and the first mass-produced helicopter (1889-1972)

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

carry out

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

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

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

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

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE TURKS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

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

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

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

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

in the direction of

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

soldiers collectively

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey

From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE TURKS.

up to a particular time

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

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

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

at the time that

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading In spite of serious opposition from the Turks in strong entrenchments protected by barbed wire, the khaki-clad troops were continuing to advance toward the interior when the aviation aids arrived at the scene of action.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The flying contingent included the veterans, Captain Johnson and his inseparable, Josh Freeman, to whom, without doubt, Billy and Henri owed their chance of getting places in the expedition.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The "Sikorsky," being out of commission until further orders, the boys had the liberty of free lances, and, by favor of the British military authorities at Tenedos, accompanied an aerial fleet dispatched to the north, to work for a time with the forces of General Hamilton, recently landed on the northern side of the Gulf of Saros and also opening at various points on the Gallipoli peninsula.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.

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

From this reading "We may have to operate separately, young man," advised the captain, "and take assignments as they come, and I want to urge that you have a care about overleaping orders.