Chapter XII

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

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

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

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

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

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

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

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

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

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

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From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

past form of “disarm” — remove offensive capability from

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

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

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

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

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

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

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

give expression to

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

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From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

set up or found

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

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

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

cause to move by striking

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

past form of “impersonate” — assume or act the character of

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

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

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

occurring by chance

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

-ing form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

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

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

as claimed by and for yourself often without justification

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

following in time or order

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

required or under orders

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

inflected form of “tally” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Subsequent enquiries revealed the fact that the real lieutenant Etienne Fauvart had been captured by the Germans in an affair of outposts near Dixmude.

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

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

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

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

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

From this reading Therein lay the secret of his ruse, for the British Intelligence Division already had some knowledge of the Zeppelin base, and finding that the supposed Belgian officer's description tallied with their reports, their suspicions, if any existed, were disarmed.

at the time that

From this reading SERGEANT O'RAFFERTY'S LUCKY BOMB CAPTAIN DESMOND BLAKE had hit the mark when he described the soi-disant Belgian lieutenant as a star.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Armed with the papers found in the prisoner's possession and clad in a Belgian uniform a German staff officer had so successfully impersonated Lieutenant Fauvart that he had deceived the British staff officers.

German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)

From this reading With the express purpose of luring the secret battleplane he had offered his services, and had made a true statement as to the position of the German Zeppelin sheds.