50,000
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From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
60,000
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From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They thought that they were getting ready to make another attack and were trying to get a line on what the United States forces were planning to do.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was simply watching and waiting, biding his time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
bidingverbUS /ˈbaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “bide” — dwell
From this reading He was simply watching and waiting, biding his time.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
DemonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They thought that they were getting ready to make another attack and were trying to get a line on what the United States forces were planning to do.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
an opposing military force
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading They thought that they were getting ready to make another attack and were trying to get a line on what the United States forces were planning to do.
set up or found
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They thought that they were getting ready to make another attack and were trying to get a line on what the United States forces were planning to do.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading They thought that they were getting ready to make another attack and were trying to get a line on what the United States forces were planning to do.
the act of giving
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
the act of departing
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
Gordon
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From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was simply watching and waiting, biding his time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was simply watching and waiting, biding his time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They thought that they were getting ready to make another attack and were trying to get a line on what the United States forces were planning to do.
engage in
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They thought that they were getting ready to make another attack and were trying to get a line on what the United States forces were planning to do.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
planesnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading They thought that they were getting ready to make another attack and were trying to get a line on what the United States forces were planning to do.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They thought that they were getting ready to make another attack and were trying to get a line on what the United States forces were planning to do.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
and nothing more
From this reading He was simply watching and waiting, biding his time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
in the near future
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
SupremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They thought that they were getting ready to make another attack and were trying to get a line on what the United States forces were planning to do.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They thought that they were getting ready to make another attack and were trying to get a line on what the United States forces were planning to do.
hard to endure
From this reading They thought that they were getting ready to make another attack and were trying to get a line on what the United States forces were planning to do.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He was simply watching and waiting, biding his time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was simply watching and waiting, biding his time.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He was simply watching and waiting, biding his time.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The United States Army scouting planes reported that the enemy scouts were going out more frequently each night and some of them had been seen 50,000 or 60,000 feet in the air.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They thought that they were getting ready to make another attack and were trying to get a line on what the United States forces were planning to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The Supreme Commander went to Washington to test out the "Demon of Death" which had been installed in the Capitol Building and found it in good working order.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Time drifted along until the early part of July without any further attack by the enemy, but Supreme Commander Gordon believed that they would make another attack soon before giving up.
