1941
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From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
1974
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From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
aerospacenounUS /ˈeroʊspeɪs/
the atmosphere and outer space considered as a whole
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
aircraftnounUS /ˈerkræft/
a vehicle that can fly
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the studies he critiqued was 'Space Logistics, Operations, Maintenance and Rescue' (Project SLOMAR).
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
AreanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
civiliannounUS /səˈvɪljən/
a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
conceptsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsepts/
plural of “concept” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
critiquedverbUS /krɪˈtiːkt/
past form of “critique” — appraise critically
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
yet to be or coming
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
industriesnounUS /ˈɪndəstriz/
plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
infrastructurenounUS /ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃər/
the basic structure or features of a system or organization
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
initiativesnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪvz/
plural of “initiative” — readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
logisticsnounUS /ləˈdʒɪstɪks/
handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
Meyer
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From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
missionsnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
Moldeven
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From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
OperationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Among the studies he critiqued was 'Space Logistics, Operations, Maintenance and Rescue' (Project SLOMAR).
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
post-Sputnik
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From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
ProjectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Among the studies he critiqued was 'Space Logistics, Operations, Maintenance and Rescue' (Project SLOMAR).
RescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading Among the studies he critiqued was 'Space Logistics, Operations, Maintenance and Rescue' (Project SLOMAR).
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
SLOMAR
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From this reading Among the studies he critiqued was 'Space Logistics, Operations, Maintenance and Rescue' (Project SLOMAR).
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Among the studies he critiqued was 'Space Logistics, Operations, Maintenance and Rescue' (Project SLOMAR).
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
survivalnounUS /sərˈvaɪvəl/
a state of surviving; remaining alive
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
techniciannounUS /tekˈnɪʃən/
someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading During the U.S. post-Sputnik initiatives to create a national space program, he critiqued aerospace industries' logistics concepts on future space systems organization, infrastructure and support.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
USAFnoun
the airforce of the United States of America; the agency that defends the United States through control and exploitation of air and space
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
USAF-NATO
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From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
USSRnounUS /ˌjuːeseˈsɑːr/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
in or at the place that
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meyer (Mike) Moldeven was a civilian logistics technician with the United States Air Force from 1941 until 1974.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During the Cold War he transferred to a USAF base in North Africa where he developed logistics plans for USAF-NATO emergency maintenance of disabled aircraft that would land along the North African coast after returning from missions in any future war with the USSR.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
a late time of life
From this reading He was an aircraft emergency survival equipment specialist in the Pacific Area during World War II and a technical writer for several years afterwards.
