used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading On the Eastern Front, especially in Bukovina, the Muscovite troops were displaying great activity.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
airmennounUS /ˈermen/
plural of “airman” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the Austrians were being pushed back in headlong rout towards the Carpathians.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
Anglo-Frenchnoun
the French (Norman) language used in medieval England
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
AustriansnounUS /ˈɔːstriənz/
plural of “austrian” — a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading Already the Austrians were being pushed back in headlong rout towards the Carpathians.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Already the Austrians were being pushed back in headlong rout towards the Carpathians.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Already the Austrians were being pushed back in headlong rout towards the Carpathians.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
Bukovina
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From this reading On the Eastern Front, especially in Bukovina, the Muscovite troops were displaying great activity.
Carpathiansnoun
a mountain range in central Europe that extends from Slovakia and southern Poland southeastward through western Ukraine to northeastern Romania; a popular resort area
From this reading Already the Austrians were being pushed back in headlong rout towards the Carpathians.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading On the Eastern Front, especially in Bukovina, the Muscovite troops were displaying great activity.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading On the Eastern Front, especially in Bukovina, the Muscovite troops were displaying great activity.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading Already the Austrians were being pushed back in headlong rout towards the Carpathians.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the Eastern Front, especially in Bukovina, the Muscovite troops were displaying great activity.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
LIBERATEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːreɪtɪd/
(of a gas e.g.) released from chemical combination
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
MuscovitenounUS /ˈmʌskəvaɪt/
a colorless or pale brown mica with potassium
From this reading On the Eastern Front, especially in Bukovina, the Muscovite troops were displaying great activity.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
PROLONGEDadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Already the Austrians were being pushed back in headlong rout towards the Carpathians.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
routverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading Already the Austrians were being pushed back in headlong rout towards the Carpathians.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
for a short time
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
squadron's
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From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
make steady
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
carry out
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
in the direction of
From this reading Already the Austrians were being pushed back in headlong rout towards the Carpathians.
soldiers collectively
From this reading On the Eastern Front, especially in Bukovina, the Muscovite troops were displaying great activity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week or more had passed since the arrival of Blake and his companions on Russian soil, and although the hospitality of their hosts exceeded all expectations, the airmen eagerly looked for a favourable breeze to aid them on their lengthy flight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the Eastern Front, especially in Bukovina, the Muscovite troops were displaying great activity.
westerlyadverbUS /ˈwestərli/
toward the west
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
at the time that
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
widespreadadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdˈspred/
widely circulated or diffused
From this reading Especially was there anxiety when they learnt the news--a widespread secret--that the great Anglo-French offensive was shortly to take place.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading LIBERATED A PROLONGED spell of steady westerly winds delayed the British air squadron's return to the Western Front.
