used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading High above the combatants a fourth and fifth machine, the one British and the other a unit of the American squadron, were tearing down-skies.
adversariesnounUS /ˈædvərseriz/
plural of “adversary” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
aggressornounUS /əˈɡresər/
someone who attacks
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading High above the combatants a fourth and fifth machine, the one British and the other a unit of the American squadron, were tearing down-skies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
bankedverbUS /bæŋkt/
past form of “bank” — tip laterally
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading High above the combatants a fourth and fifth machine, the one British and the other a unit of the American squadron, were tearing down-skies.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
Callendar
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From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading High above the combatants a fourth and fifth machine, the one British and the other a unit of the American squadron, were tearing down-skies.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
divedverbUS /daɪvd/
past form of “dive” — drop steeply
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He shot down one, when his gun was jammed.
down-skies
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From this reading High above the combatants a fourth and fifth machine, the one British and the other a unit of the American squadron, were tearing down-skies.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
an opposing military force
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading High above the combatants a fourth and fifth machine, the one British and the other a unit of the American squadron, were tearing down-skies.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
moving swiftly
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
set up or found
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading High above the combatants a fourth and fifth machine, the one British and the other a unit of the American squadron, were tearing down-skies.
FRIGHTFULNESSnoun
the quality of being frightful
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
the act of departing
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading He shot down one, when his gun was jammed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shot down one, when his gun was jammed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High above the combatants a fourth and fifth machine, the one British and the other a unit of the American squadron, were tearing down-skies.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
cause to move by striking
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
Hoo-oo-oo
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From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
jammedadjectiveUS /dʒæmd/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading He shot down one, when his gun was jammed.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
LAW-BREAKER
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From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
go away from a place
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
machine-gun
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From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He shot down one, when his gun was jammed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading High above the combatants a fourth and fifth machine, the one British and the other a unit of the American squadron, were tearing down-skies.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
petrolnounUS /ˈpetroʊl/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading He shot down one, when his gun was jammed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading High above the combatants a fourth and fifth machine, the one British and the other a unit of the American squadron, were tearing down-skies.
strafeverbUS /streɪf/
attack with machine guns or cannon fire from a low-flying plane
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading High above the combatants a fourth and fifth machine, the one British and the other a unit of the American squadron, were tearing down-skies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading High above the combatants a fourth and fifth machine, the one British and the other a unit of the American squadron, were tearing down-skies.
unmolestedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnməˈlestɪd/
not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
unwrittenadjectiveUS /ənˈrɪtən/
based on custom rather than documentation
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lieutenant Callendar, returning from a great and enjoyable strafe, was met by three fast scouts of the Imperial German Flying Service.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading High above the combatants a fourth and fifth machine, the one British and the other a unit of the American squadron, were tearing down-skies.
at the time that
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
which person or people
From this reading THE LAW-BREAKER AND FRIGHTFULNESS It is an unwritten law of all flying services that when an enemy machine bursts into flames in the course of an aerial combat the aggressor who has brought the catastrophe should leave well enough alone and allow his stricken enemy to fall unmolested.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading He banked over and dived to avoid the attentions of the foremost of his adversaries, but was hit by a chance bullet, his petrol tank was pierced and he suddenly found himself in the midst of noisy flames which said _"Hoo-oo-oo!"_ As he fell, to his amazement and wrath, one of his adversaries dropped after him, his machine-gun going like a rattle.
