Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Besides, the invaders all use a model that is called a Taube, which is different from these."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

(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 Besides, the invaders all use a model that is called a Taube, which is different from these."

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

From this reading THE BADGE OF COURAGE AND MERCY.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.

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

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.

with attention; in an attentive manner

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading THE BADGE OF COURAGE AND MERCY.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, the invaders all use a model that is called a Taube, which is different from these."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Besides, the invaders all use a model that is called a Taube, which is different from these."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

plural of “circle” — 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 "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading THE BADGE OF COURAGE AND MERCY.

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From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Besides, the invaders all use a model that is called a Taube, which is different from these."

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

plural of “flier” — someone who travels by air

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

a person of German nationality

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

the act of departing

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

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

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

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

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

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

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer

From this reading Besides, the invaders all use a model that is called a Taube, which is different from these."

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

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

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

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading THE BADGE OF COURAGE AND MERCY.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading Besides, the invaders all use a model that is called a Taube, which is different from these."

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BADGE OF COURAGE AND MERCY.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

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

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

not in physical motion

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Besides, the invaders all use a model that is called a Taube, which is different from these."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

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

From this reading THE BADGE OF COURAGE AND MERCY.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Besides, the invaders all use a model that is called a Taube, which is different from these."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.

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

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

in the direction of

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

short and plump

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "They came up from behind the line of trenches," replied Rob, "and that makes it look as if they couldn't be German machines.

reflecting the latest information or changes

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

the act of using

From this reading Besides, the invaders all use a model that is called a Taube, which is different from these."

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

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

in or at the place that

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Besides, the invaders all use a model that is called a Taube, which is different from these."

which person or people

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading "It seems like we were to be treated to about everything there is going in the way of up-to-date fighting!" said Tubby, who was having some difficulty in craning his fat neck, to look toward where the wonderful airship was still making enormous circles above the battle lines.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Are you sure they are Belgian aeroplanes?" asked Merritt, who had been attentively observing the ascending fliers.