Chapter III · By Aeroplane Across the Border

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

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

further or added

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Tubby had one great advantage over his comrade.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

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

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

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From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

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

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

the two together, not just one

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Tubby had one great advantage over his comrade.

United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

let fall to the ground

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Well, to think of the nerve of that fellow!” exclaimed the indignant Andy.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

a boy or man

From this reading “Well, to think of the nerve of that fellow!” exclaimed the indignant Andy.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

the act of departing

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Tubby had one great advantage over his comrade.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

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

From this reading Tubby had one great advantage over his comrade.

having a usually specified type of handle

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

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

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

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

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

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

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading “Well, to think of the nerve of that fellow!” exclaimed the indignant Andy.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

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From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

plural of “meteor” — (astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading “Well, to think of the nerve of that fellow!” exclaimed the indignant Andy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Tubby had one great advantage over his comrade.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

above and across; more than

From this reading Tubby had one great advantage over his comrade.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

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

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

feeling great rapture or delight

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Well, to think of the nerve of that fellow!” exclaimed the indignant Andy.

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

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “Well, to think of the nerve of that fellow!” exclaimed the indignant Andy.

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

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

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

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

short and plump

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

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

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

(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 “Well, to think of the nerve of that fellow!” exclaimed the indignant Andy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

at the time that

From this reading When the leader of the Eagle Patrol made this astounding assertion both of his friends betrayed additional interest.

in or at the place that

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Indeed, it was a question whether Andy or Tubby, by the rapt expression on their faces, showed the greater excitement.

which person or people

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.

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

From this reading He had been abroad with Rob and Merritt Crawford, and had watched aeroplane pilots, both of the Allies and the Germans, shooting like meteors across the skies, bent on their work of learning what was going on back of the enemy’s lines so as to give points to those who handled the monster guns far in the rear, allowing them to drop their shells exactly where most wanted.