used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
any thing at all
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
being joined in close association
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
bombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
being joined in close association
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Twisting his head so that he could watch the result, Hugh's gaze followed the descending bomb until it struck the ground.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
let fall to the ground
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
one or the other of two
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Twisting his head so that he could watch the result, Hugh's gaze followed the descending bomb until it struck the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
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 GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
a long fixed look
From this reading Twisting his head so that he could watch the result, Hugh's gaze followed the descending bomb until it struck the ground.
GOOD-BYnoun
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Twisting his head so that he could watch the result, Hugh's gaze followed the descending bomb until it struck the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Twisting his head so that he could watch the result, Hugh's gaze followed the descending bomb until it struck the ground.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Twisting his head so that he could watch the result, Hugh's gaze followed the descending bomb until it struck the ground.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
Hugh
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From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
Hugh's
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From this reading Twisting his head so that he could watch the result, Hugh's gaze followed the descending bomb until it struck the ground.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
a message received and understood
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
full of life and energy
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
engage in
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
missilesnounUS /ˈmɪsəlz/
plural of “missile” — a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
monoplanenounUS /ˈmɑːnəpleɪn/
an airplane with a single wing
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Twisting his head so that he could watch the result, Hugh's gaze followed the descending bomb until it struck the ground.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
cut with a saw
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
secretedverbUS /səˈkriːtɪd/
past form of “secrete” — generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
skulkers
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From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
SPIESnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Twisting his head so that he could watch the result, Hugh's gaze followed the descending bomb until it struck the ground.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
carry out
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
hard to endure
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
TwistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading Twisting his head so that he could watch the result, Hugh's gaze followed the descending bomb until it struck the ground.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Twisting his head so that he could watch the result, Hugh's gaze followed the descending bomb until it struck the ground.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
precisely as stated
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
look attentively
From this reading Twisting his head so that he could watch the result, Hugh's gaze followed the descending bomb until it struck the ground.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
at the time that
From this reading GOOD-BY TO THE FOREIGN SPIES When Hugh saw the air pilot reach back and take a small black object from a box attached to the body of the monoplane close to the gasoline tank, he knew that those skulkers below were in for a lively time of it.
in or at the place that
From this reading At a certain second, when he judged that he could drop the bomb very close to where the couple were secreted, the lieutenant hastened to do this.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Undoubtedly they had been creeping toward the rear of the camp with the hope either of picking up valuable information, or finding a chance to make way with precious plans connected with this latest war airship which Uncle Sam was trying out, and which possessed features far in advance of anything known abroad.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Almost immediately afterwards he caused the monoplane to make a curve, so that they would be in shape to circle around that particular spot and repeat the bombardment as long as the supply of missiles held out.
