used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
air-photograph
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From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
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 Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
recognizable; marked
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
an opposing military force
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
ENEMY'SnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
set up or found
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
Haines
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From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
engage in
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
MannnounUS /mæn/
United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
being perceived or observed
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
rudimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌruːdəˈmentəri/
being or involving basic facts or principles
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
express in words
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
refrain from harming
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
tabulatedverbUS /ˈtæbjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “tabulate” — arrange or enter in tabular form
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
hard to endure
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No sooner had the boys noticed that Bob had a decided advantage over the rest of them on this score, than they set about to catch up with him.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
at the time that
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Soon after their arrival in France they had envied Bob Haines his knowledge of the French language, which, while rudimentary, was sufficient to enable him to make himself understood at times when the boys were quite at sea as to what he was trying to say to the French people to whom he was talking.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The Brighton boys found, as time went on, that they had, quite frequently, some spare hours in which they could do as they wished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When he came sufficiently closely in touch with the intricate system by which the air-photograph and accurate map of every point behind the enemy line is carefully tabulated and filed away for reference, he developed a keenness for the work which made him a valuable member of the organization.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IN THE ENEMY'S COUNTRY Dicky Mann became more interested in the study of maps and their making than he would have thought it possible.
