used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
highly skilled
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
airmanshipnoun
the art of operating aircraft
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a daring and experienced aviator he was well known.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a daring and experienced aviator he was well known.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
aviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading As a daring and experienced aviator he was well known.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
Barclay
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From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading As a daring and experienced aviator he was well known.
DESCRIBESverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading DESCRIBES TWO INQUIRIES.
Eastchurch
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From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading As a daring and experienced aviator he was well known.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
moving swiftly
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
the act of departing
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a daring and experienced aviator he was well known.
hydroplanes
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From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
INQUIRIESnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading DESCRIBES TWO INQUIRIES.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As a daring and experienced aviator he was well known.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
something you have to do
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
an educational institution
From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Many splendid feats of airmanship had he accomplished, flying from Paris to London on three occasions, and going far out to sea and back, scouting on one or other of the Government hydroplanes.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DESCRIBES TWO INQUIRIES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a daring and experienced aviator he was well known.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The fatal accident to Lieutenant Noel Barclay caused a wave of sympathy throughout the country.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As a daring and experienced aviator he was well known.
Weymouth
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From this reading He had assisted in the foundation of the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch, and had been the first aviator to fly from land and greet the King on the occasion of a great review off Weymouth.
