used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading The heroism and courage of the airmen were without precedent, but none the less admirable.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
airmennounUS /ˈermen/
plural of “airman” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading The heroism and courage of the airmen were without precedent, but none the less admirable.
(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 THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The heroism and courage of the airmen were without precedent, but none the less admirable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
bravadonounUS /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
a swaggering show of courage
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The heroism and courage of the airmen were without precedent, but none the less admirable.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
defineverbUS /dɪˈfaɪn/
determine the essential quality of
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading The heroism and courage of the airmen were without precedent, but none the less admirable.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
the sound of laughing
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The heroism and courage of the airmen were without precedent, but none the less admirable.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
lovableadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvəbəl/
having characteristics that attract love or affection
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
engage in
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
come together
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
the force of workers available
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
not one, and not any
From this reading The heroism and courage of the airmen were without precedent, but none the less admirable.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
go across or through
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
precedentnounUS /ˈpresɪdənt/
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
From this reading The heroism and courage of the airmen were without precedent, but none the less admirable.
psychologynounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
the science of mental life
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
on the contrary
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
shell-fire
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From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
striplingnounUS /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/
a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Is it that they are without nerve entirely, or is it rather a pose, a lovable bravado that hides their true feelings?
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE SPIRIT OF THE AIR The great war has brought in its trail horrors innumerable, but, as if in compensation, has brought to light all that is best in our men.
weathersnounUS /ˈweðərz/
plural of “weather” — the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Those stripling pilots of the air that flew undaunted over shell-fire in all weathers and at all times have opened up a chapter in our history that nothing can rival.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The heroism and courage of the airmen were without precedent, but none the less admirable.
which person or people
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The heroism and courage of the airmen were without precedent, but none the less admirable.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Who can define the psychology of these young men who can meet death as an old acquaintance and pass him, mocking, by--who laugh at fear, and make a jest of danger?
