used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
(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 FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hugh immediately turned to the army man and expressed his pleasure.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Hugh immediately turned to the army man and expressed his pleasure.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
for the reason that
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I've often hoped to have a chance to go up," he said, "but hardly thought it would happen so soon.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading You may like that, if it happens that you've never enjoyed the experience up to now."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading You may like that, if it happens that you've never enjoyed the experience up to now."
communicated in words
From this reading Hugh immediately turned to the army man and expressed his pleasure.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
Fosdick
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From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I've often hoped to have a chance to go up," he said, "but hardly thought it would happen so soon.
come to pass
From this reading "I've often hoped to have a chance to go up," he said, "but hardly thought it would happen so soon.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading You may like that, if it happens that you've never enjoyed the experience up to now."
only a very short time before
From this reading "I've often hoped to have a chance to go up," he said, "but hardly thought it would happen so soon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I've often hoped to have a chance to go up," he said, "but hardly thought it would happen so soon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hugh immediately turned to the army man and expressed his pleasure.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "I've often hoped to have a chance to go up," he said, "but hardly thought it would happen so soon.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh immediately turned to the army man and expressed his pleasure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
I've
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From this reading "I've often hoped to have a chance to go up," he said, "but hardly thought it would happen so soon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You may like that, if it happens that you've never enjoyed the experience up to now."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Hugh immediately turned to the army man and expressed his pleasure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You may like that, if it happens that you've never enjoyed the experience up to now."
KHAKIadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
laboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You may like that, if it happens that you've never enjoyed the experience up to now."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Hugh immediately turned to the army man and expressed his pleasure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may like that, if it happens that you've never enjoyed the experience up to now."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You may like that, if it happens that you've never enjoyed the experience up to now."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You may like that, if it happens that you've never enjoyed the experience up to now."
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "I've often hoped to have a chance to go up," he said, "but hardly thought it would happen so soon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
overcomingverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmɪŋ/
-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Hugh immediately turned to the army man and expressed his pleasure.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've often hoped to have a chance to go up," he said, "but hardly thought it would happen so soon.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I've often hoped to have a chance to go up," he said, "but hardly thought it would happen so soon.
in the near future
From this reading "I've often hoped to have a chance to go up," he said, "but hardly thought it would happen so soon.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
carry out
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You may like that, if it happens that you've never enjoyed the experience up to now."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I've often hoped to have a chance to go up," he said, "but hardly thought it would happen so soon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Hugh immediately turned to the army man and expressed his pleasure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You may like that, if it happens that you've never enjoyed the experience up to now."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading FRIENDS IN KHAKI While they were pushing laboriously onward through the woods, overcoming all manner of obstacles, Lieutenant Fosdick gave the scouts a pleasant surprise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I've often hoped to have a chance to go up," he said, "but hardly thought it would happen so soon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "One reason why I asked you to visit our camp," he remarked, "was because I fancied all of you might be glad of a chance to take a spin aloft in an aeroplane.
you've
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From this reading You may like that, if it happens that you've never enjoyed the experience up to now."
