5.30
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From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The beautiful weather of a few hours before had vanished.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A strong, chill wind was blowing from the east and dark, menacing clouds were scudding along low overhead.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
Arrasnoun
a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The beautiful weather of a few hours before had vanished.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The beautiful weather of a few hours before had vanished.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading A strong, chill wind was blowing from the east and dark, menacing clouds were scudding along low overhead.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading A strong, chill wind was blowing from the east and dark, menacing clouds were scudding along low overhead.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading A strong, chill wind was blowing from the east and dark, menacing clouds were scudding along low overhead.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A strong, chill wind was blowing from the east and dark, menacing clouds were scudding along low overhead.
the first light of day
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
dispersingverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “disperse” — distribute loosely
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A strong, chill wind was blowing from the east and dark, menacing clouds were scudding along low overhead.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
an opposing military force
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The beautiful weather of a few hours before had vanished.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A strong, chill wind was blowing from the east and dark, menacing clouds were scudding along low overhead.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were up and had our machines out of the hangars while it was still night.
hangarsnounUS /ˈhæŋərz/
plural of “hangar” — a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading We were up and had our machines out of the hangars while it was still night.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The beautiful weather of a few hours before had vanished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We were up and had our machines out of the hangars while it was still night.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A strong, chill wind was blowing from the east and dark, menacing clouds were scudding along low overhead.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading We were up and had our machines out of the hangars while it was still night.
the force of workers available
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading A strong, chill wind was blowing from the east and dark, menacing clouds were scudding along low overhead.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We were up and had our machines out of the hangars while it was still night.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were up and had our machines out of the hangars while it was still night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We were up and had our machines out of the hangars while it was still night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading A strong, chill wind was blowing from the east and dark, menacing clouds were scudding along low overhead.
scuddingnoun
the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)
From this reading A strong, chill wind was blowing from the east and dark, menacing clouds were scudding along low overhead.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
not in physical motion
From this reading We were up and had our machines out of the hangars while it was still night.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A strong, chill wind was blowing from the east and dark, menacing clouds were scudding along low overhead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
soldiers collectively
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We were up and had our machines out of the hangars while it was still night.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The beautiful weather of a few hours before had vanished.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dawn was due at 5.30 o’clock on Easter Monday, and that was the exact hour set for the beginning of the Battle of Arras.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were up and had our machines out of the hangars while it was still night.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The beautiful weather of a few hours before had vanished.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were up and had our machines out of the hangars while it was still night.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We were up and had our machines out of the hangars while it was still night.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A strong, chill wind was blowing from the east and dark, menacing clouds were scudding along low overhead.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading We were detailed to fly at a low altitude over the advancing infantry, firing into the enemy trenches, and dispersing any groups of men or working troops we happened to see in the vicinity of the lines.
