Chapter IX

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

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

plural of “african” — a native or inhabitant of Africa

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

plural of “airplane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

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

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

any thing at all

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

a large fleet

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Murray glanced around him.

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

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

plural of “destroyer” — a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

someone whose style is out of fashion

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

plural of “fringe” — the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

plural of “funnel” — a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Murray glanced around him.

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From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

the act of departing

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He nodded.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Murray glanced around him.

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From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

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

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

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

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

immediately past

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

plural of “liner” — (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

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

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

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 In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

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

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

a military training exercise

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

the force of workers available

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

not any; not one

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading He nodded.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

above your head; in the sky

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

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

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

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

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

past form of “soar” — rise rapidly

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

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

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

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

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

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

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

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From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

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

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

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

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

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

From this reading The Opening of the Conflict "I'm glad," said Gloria to Murray Lee, as they leaned against the rail of the steamer _Paramatta_ in their new American Army uniforms, "that they're going to attack these things in the old U. S. I'd hate like anything to think we last Americans were shoved out of our country by a lot of chickens."

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

From this reading On the fringes of the troopships the sleek grey sides of the cruisers and destroyers that protected them were visible, and overhead there soared an armada of fast airplanes--no mere observation machines, or peaceful explorers like the South Africans, but fierce, deadly fighting planes, rocket-powered, which could step along at four miles a minute and climb, dive and maneuver better than a dodo.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In every direction the long lines of the convoy stretched out, big liners loaded to the funnels with men, guns, tanks and ammunition.