used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
aerodromenounUS /ˈerədroʊm/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading For one thing von Sinzig had obtained his airship by fraud, although none of the other competitors were aware of the fact.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For one thing von Sinzig had obtained his airship by fraud, although none of the other competitors were aware of the fact.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading For one thing von Sinzig had obtained his airship by fraud, although none of the other competitors were aware of the fact.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig was certainly the "first away."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For one thing von Sinzig had obtained his airship by fraud, although none of the other competitors were aware of the fact.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig was certainly the "first away."
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading For one thing von Sinzig had obtained his airship by fraud, although none of the other competitors were aware of the fact.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig was certainly the "first away."
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
remove the dust from
From this reading Typically Teutonic, he had succeeded in throwing dust in the eyes of his rivals.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Typically Teutonic, he had succeeded in throwing dust in the eyes of his rivals.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For one thing von Sinzig had obtained his airship by fraud, although none of the other competitors were aware of the fact.
figurativelyadverbUS /fɪˈɡjʊrətɪvli/
in a figurative sense
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig was certainly the "first away."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
FormerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading For one thing von Sinzig had obtained his airship by fraud, although none of the other competitors were aware of the fact.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Typically Teutonic, he had succeeded in throwing dust in the eyes of his rivals.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Typically Teutonic, he had succeeded in throwing dust in the eyes of his rivals.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Typically Teutonic, he had succeeded in throwing dust in the eyes of his rivals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Typically Teutonic, he had succeeded in throwing dust in the eyes of his rivals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
Karl
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From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig was certainly the "first away."
the act of departing
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
not any; not one
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
not one, and not any
From this reading For one thing von Sinzig had obtained his airship by fraud, although none of the other competitors were aware of the fact.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading For one thing von Sinzig had obtained his airship by fraud, although none of the other competitors were aware of the fact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Typically Teutonic, he had succeeded in throwing dust in the eyes of his rivals.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing von Sinzig had obtained his airship by fraud, although none of the other competitors were aware of the fact.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For one thing von Sinzig had obtained his airship by fraud, although none of the other competitors were aware of the fact.
others
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From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
PrussianounUS /ˈprʌʃə/
a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading Typically Teutonic, he had succeeded in throwing dust in the eyes of his rivals.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
get rid of
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
Sinzig
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig was certainly the "first away."
smuggleverbUS /ˈsmʌɡəl/
import or export without paying customs duties
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Typically Teutonic, he had succeeded in throwing dust in the eyes of his rivals.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
TeutonicadjectiveUS /tuːˈtɔːnɪk/
of or pertaining to the ancient Teutons or their languages
From this reading Typically Teutonic, he had succeeded in throwing dust in the eyes of his rivals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig was certainly the "first away."
they'll
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From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing von Sinzig had obtained his airship by fraud, although none of the other competitors were aware of the fact.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Typically Teutonic, he had succeeded in throwing dust in the eyes of his rivals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
Tondern
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From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
TypicallyadverbUS /ˈtɪpɪkli/
in a typical manner
From this reading Typically Teutonic, he had succeeded in throwing dust in the eyes of his rivals.
unturnedadjectiveUS /ənˈtɜːrnd/
not turned
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
von
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig was certainly the "first away."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Count Karl von Sinzig was certainly the "first away."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Acting upon the principle "Do others or they’ll do you," he was leaving no stone unturned to pull off the big prize; and, figuratively speaking, a good many of the stones were too dirty for a clean sportsman to handle.
Zeppelins
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From this reading Formerly in the German Air Service, the count managed to smuggle one of the Zeppelins out of the shed at Tondern, taking it by night to an aerodrome in East Prussia.
