used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But it is comfortable, and above all one is able to obtain a bath there.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But it is comfortable, and above all one is able to obtain a bath there.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
aerodromenounUS /ˈerədroʊm/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
(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 But it is comfortable, and above all one is able to obtain a bath there.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
arableadjectiveUS /ˈærəbəl/
(of farmland) capable of being farmed productively
From this reading On either side are the long gaunt avenues of trees and in rear of them, bare and low-lying arable lands.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On either side are the long gaunt avenues of trees and in rear of them, bare and low-lying arable lands.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading On either side are the long gaunt avenues of trees and in rear of them, bare and low-lying arable lands.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
completely unclothed
From this reading On either side are the long gaunt avenues of trees and in rear of them, bare and low-lying arable lands.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading But it is comfortable, and above all one is able to obtain a bath there.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading No one can claim for it that it is a beauty spot.
BEHINDprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is comfortable, and above all one is able to obtain a bath there.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No one can claim for it that it is a beauty spot.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading No one can claim for it that it is a beauty spot.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading But it is comfortable, and above all one is able to obtain a bath there.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
one or the other of two
From this reading On either side are the long gaunt avenues of trees and in rear of them, bare and low-lying arable lands.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
FIRINGnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
FlandersnounUS /ˈflændərz/
a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one can claim for it that it is a beauty spot.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading On either side are the long gaunt avenues of trees and in rear of them, bare and low-lying arable lands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one can claim for it that it is a beauty spot.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading On either side are the long gaunt avenues of trees and in rear of them, bare and low-lying arable lands.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On the right are the officers’ quarters: three long, low, wooden huts.
low-lyingadjective
having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level
From this reading On either side are the long gaunt avenues of trees and in rear of them, bare and low-lying arable lands.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
not any; not one
From this reading No one can claim for it that it is a beauty spot.
come into possession of
From this reading But it is comfortable, and above all one is able to obtain a bath there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading On the right are the officers’ quarters: three long, low, wooden huts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On either side are the long gaunt avenues of trees and in rear of them, bare and low-lying arable lands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one can claim for it that it is a beauty spot.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading On the right are the officers’ quarters: three long, low, wooden huts.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading On either side are the long gaunt avenues of trees and in rear of them, bare and low-lying arable lands.
precisely, exactly
From this reading On the right are the officers’ quarters: three long, low, wooden huts.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On either side are the long gaunt avenues of trees and in rear of them, bare and low-lying arable lands.
in or at or to some place
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading No one can claim for it that it is a beauty spot.
straggledverbUS /ˈstræɡəld/
past form of “straggle” — wander from a direct or straight course
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one can claim for it that it is a beauty spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On either side are the long gaunt avenues of trees and in rear of them, bare and low-lying arable lands.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But it is comfortable, and above all one is able to obtain a bath there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On the right are the officers’ quarters: three long, low, wooden huts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it is comfortable, and above all one is able to obtain a bath there.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading On either side are the long gaunt avenues of trees and in rear of them, bare and low-lying arable lands.
TuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading BEHIND THE FIRING LINE _Somewhere in France, Friday._ Tucked away in a corner of an unused Flanders roadway, a long straggled line of irregular shaped huts and sheds surrounding a wide open meadow land, several acres in extent, is the aerodrome I have in mind.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading On the right are the officers’ quarters: three long, low, wooden huts.
