1916
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From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
1917
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From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
1918
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From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
8th
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From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
the state of being absent
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
aeroplanes
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From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
ARABSnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
barestadjectiveUS /ˈberəst/
superlative of “bare” — completely unclothed
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
bombingnounUS /ˈbɑːmɪŋ/
an attack by dropping bombs
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading However, this was forbidden.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
GERMANSnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, this was forbidden.
ten 10s
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
march in a procession
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
on one occasion
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
and nothing more
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
organizationsnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together
From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
PalestinenounUS /ˈpæləstaɪn/
a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
RipverbUS /rɪp/
tear or be torn violently
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, this was forbidden.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
TURKSnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had to learn to fly once more, and went through a course of artillery observation, for I had every reason to hope that I should be given command of an artillery squadron in France.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were new organizations, new tactics, new theories, and in my own department, new types of aeroplanes, of power and capabilities of which we had only dreamed in 1916.
at the time that
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
WinkleverbUS /ˈwɪŋkəl/
emit or reflect light in a flickering manner
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ARABS, TURKS, AND GERMANS The interval between my escape from Germany, June 8th, 1917 and March 1918, when I had been for a couple of months in command of a squadron of bombing aeroplanes on the Palestine front, had been taken up with matters of great personal interest, of which I can give here only the barest outline.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
a late time of life
From this reading Things move so fast in modern war that after a year's absence I was as much out of date as Rip Van Winkle after his hundred years' sleep.
