used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
Aviatik
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From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
aviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
Blaise
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From this reading LOYAL UNTO DEATH What happened next, Jimmy Blaise never forgot.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "My comrades," he said, "here is indeed a gunner!"
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading LOYAL UNTO DEATH What happened next, Jimmy Blaise never forgot.
true confidential information
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
a boy or man
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
flyersnounUS /ˈflaɪərz/
plural of “flyer” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading LOYAL UNTO DEATH What happened next, Jimmy Blaise never forgot.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
German-American's
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From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
gunnernounUS /ˈɡʌnər/
a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading "My comrades," he said, "here is indeed a gunner!"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading LOYAL UNTO DEATH What happened next, Jimmy Blaise never forgot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The instant Voissard was out of the plane he strode over to Schnitzel.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "My comrades," he said, "here is indeed a gunner!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "My comrades," he said, "here is indeed a gunner!"
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The instant Voissard was out of the plane he strode over to Schnitzel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My comrades," he said, "here is indeed a gunner!"
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading LOYAL UNTO DEATH What happened next, Jimmy Blaise never forgot.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
LOYALadjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading LOYAL UNTO DEATH What happened next, Jimmy Blaise never forgot.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My comrades," he said, "here is indeed a gunner!"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading LOYAL UNTO DEATH What happened next, Jimmy Blaise never forgot.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading LOYAL UNTO DEATH What happened next, Jimmy Blaise never forgot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The instant Voissard was out of the plane he strode over to Schnitzel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The instant Voissard was out of the plane he strode over to Schnitzel.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The instant Voissard was out of the plane he strode over to Schnitzel.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The instant Voissard was out of the plane he strode over to Schnitzel.
with speed
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My comrades," he said, "here is indeed a gunner!"
Schnitzelnoun
deep-fried breaded veal cutlets
From this reading The instant Voissard was out of the plane he strode over to Schnitzel.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Laying a hand affectionately on the German-American's shoulder, he addressed in French the group of aviators crowded about him.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading The instant Voissard was out of the plane he strode over to Schnitzel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The instant Voissard was out of the plane he strode over to Schnitzel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The instant Voissard was out of the plane he strode over to Schnitzel.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
UNTOprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading LOYAL UNTO DEATH What happened next, Jimmy Blaise never forgot.
Voissard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The instant Voissard was out of the plane he strode over to Schnitzel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The instant Voissard was out of the plane he strode over to Schnitzel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading LOYAL UNTO DEATH What happened next, Jimmy Blaise never forgot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he went on to relate to his fellow flyers the details of the fight with the Aviatik, speaking rapidly and gesticulating in true French fashion.
