used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
airmannounUS /ˈermən/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
ANECDOTESnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
aptlyadverbUS /ˈæptli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
BelgiumnounUS /ˈbeldʒəm/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The memory of those wet days!
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
else
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From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
moving swiftly
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
the act of departing
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
discontinued temporarily
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The memory of those wet days!
mess-fire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
noughtnoun
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
originatingverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
pennedverbUS /pend/
inflected form of “pen” — produce a literary work
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
be seated
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
in or at or to some place
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
express in words
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The memory of those wet days!
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading SOME ANECDOTES _Somewhere in Belgium, Thursday._ “The life of an airman is one of intense idleness interrupted by moments of violent fear.”
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading The memory of those wet days!
at the time that
From this reading At other times when the weather is too bad for flying, he has nought else to do but sit round the mess-fire and tell stories.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Sometimes there will come a spell of fine weather, and he is kept going hard at it from sunrise to sunset.
but in spite of that
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading This remark, originating as it does from a youthful member of the Senior Service describes, more aptly than any other yet penned, the life of the airman under active service conditions.
