used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "France is a pretty country.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
airdromenoun
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
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From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "France is a pretty country.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I had no idea it would look so much like home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had no idea it would look so much like home.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I had no idea it would look so much like home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "France is a pretty country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had no idea it would look so much like home.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I had no idea it would look so much like home.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
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 The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I had no idea it would look so much like home.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I had no idea it would look so much like home.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no idea it would look so much like home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "France is a pretty country.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
skimmedadjectiveUS /skɪmd/
used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had no idea it would look so much like home.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
the rays of the sun
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
trucksnounUS /trʌks/
plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading The line of light motor trucks which served as their transport skimmed along the long, straight roads as if aware that they carried the cavalry of the air.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
in or at the place that
From this reading Those fields and the hills beyond might be right back where we come from, boys," said Archie Fox.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FIGHT IN THE AIR The morning on which the Brighton boys left the base airdrome with their squadron saw the first sunshine that that part of France had known for several days.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had no idea it would look so much like home.
