aerialnounUS /ˈeriəl/
a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Reference to the policies and the formulas of past generations are impossible, for there are none!
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It is wise, for it is endowed with the wisdom of initiative, courage and resource.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
distinguishesverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading It is wise, for it is endowed with the wisdom of initiative, courage and resource.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is wise, for it is endowed with the wisdom of initiative, courage and resource.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
formulasnounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələz/
plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading Reference to the policies and the formulas of past generations are impossible, for there are none!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Reference to the policies and the formulas of past generations are impossible, for there are none!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Reference to the policies and the formulas of past generations are impossible, for there are none!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading It is wise, for it is endowed with the wisdom of initiative, courage and resource.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
JOININGnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
and nothing more
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
most important element
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
not one, and not any
From this reading Reference to the policies and the formulas of past generations are impossible, for there are none!
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
overgrownadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/
covered with growing plants
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Reference to the policies and the formulas of past generations are impossible, for there are none!
policiesnounUS /ˈpɑːləsiz/
plural of “policy” — a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Reference to the policies and the formulas of past generations are impossible, for there are none!
precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
ReferencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Reference to the policies and the formulas of past generations are impossible, for there are none!
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading It is wise, for it is endowed with the wisdom of initiative, courage and resource.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Reference to the policies and the formulas of past generations are impossible, for there are none!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Turned loose into an entirely novel and little understood element, it has had to create its own methods of procedure, its own ideals, its own traditions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
precisely as stated
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The main principles of aerial warfare are entirely new; in every combat, and in every raid, some precedent is established, some new form or theory of attack is set up.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading It is wise, for it is endowed with the wisdom of initiative, courage and resource.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It is wise, for it is endowed with the wisdom of initiative, courage and resource.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is wise, for it is endowed with the wisdom of initiative, courage and resource.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading JOINING THE SERVICE The Air Service is young, very young; it is like an overgrown schoolboy, strong, healthy and full of life, but lacking just that sense of proportion that distinguishes the schoolboy from the man.
