used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
highly skilled
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
airmannounUS /ˈermən/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
from appearances alone
From this reading The little group of forlorn prisoners soon dispersed, leaving one apparently half-interested onlooker peering idly into the car.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
commandant's
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From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
command with authority
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading The little group of forlorn prisoners soon dispersed, leaving one apparently half-interested onlooker peering idly into the car.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
an opposing military force
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
divisible by two
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
fliernounUS /ˈflaɪər/
someone who travels by air
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading The little group of forlorn prisoners soon dispersed, leaving one apparently half-interested onlooker peering idly into the car.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
a person of German nationality
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The little group of forlorn prisoners soon dispersed, leaving one apparently half-interested onlooker peering idly into the car.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
half-interested
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From this reading The little group of forlorn prisoners soon dispersed, leaving one apparently half-interested onlooker peering idly into the car.
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading The little group of forlorn prisoners soon dispersed, leaving one apparently half-interested onlooker peering idly into the car.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
the act of departing
From this reading The little group of forlorn prisoners soon dispersed, leaving one apparently half-interested onlooker peering idly into the car.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little group of forlorn prisoners soon dispersed, leaving one apparently half-interested onlooker peering idly into the car.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
maneuveringverbUS /məˈnuːvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “maneuver” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
oilskins
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From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
onlookernounUS /ˈɔːnlʊkər/
someone who looks on
From this reading The little group of forlorn prisoners soon dispersed, leaving one apparently half-interested onlooker peering idly into the car.
and nothing more
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The little group of forlorn prisoners soon dispersed, leaving one apparently half-interested onlooker peering idly into the car.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
in the near future
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
continue talking
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
in the near future
From this reading The little group of forlorn prisoners soon dispersed, leaving one apparently half-interested onlooker peering idly into the car.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
swathedverbUS /swɑːðd/
past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
swoopingverbUS /ˈswuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “swoop” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
unfavorableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If the despatch of Herr General had instructed the flier to proceed upon his errand of destruction direct from his hangar he might have accomplished his purpose.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
which person or people
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading A very short while after this occurred, however, a big German plane was seen maneuvering in the thick sky, and presently came swooping down, clearing the wires by only a few feet and coming to a standstill near one end of the big enclosure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The weather conditions were so unfavorable for flight and the landing was made with such conspicuous skill that even the prisoners who hurried to the spot, hungry for any diversion, cheered moderately as the airman, swathed in furs and oilskins, climbed out, threw his helmet into the car and, pushing rudely among them, hurried to the commandant’s quarters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As you know, the observation balloon was finally drawn down on account of the weather, and this happened before there was time for an enemy flier to attack it.
