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From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Most of the machines we met were handled in a manner far above the German average.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Most of the machines we met were handled in a manner far above the German average.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Most of the machines we met were handled in a manner far above the German average.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Each night our pilots brought in exciting stories of the chase.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading One lone German was induced to take a fatal chance against a British scout formation.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Each night our pilots brought in exciting stories of the chase.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each night our pilots brought in exciting stories of the chase.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Each night our pilots brought in exciting stories of the chase.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Most of the machines we met were handled in a manner far above the German average.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading One lone German was induced to take a fatal chance against a British scout formation.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading One lone German was induced to take a fatal chance against a British scout formation.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Most of the machines we met were handled in a manner far above the German average.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading Most of the machines we met were handled in a manner far above the German average.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most of the machines we met were handled in a manner far above the German average.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading One lone German was induced to take a fatal chance against a British scout formation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading One lone German was induced to take a fatal chance against a British scout formation.
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 Most of the machines we met were handled in a manner far above the German average.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Most of the machines we met were handled in a manner far above the German average.
come together
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
the force of workers available
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Most of the machines we met were handled in a manner far above the German average.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the machines we met were handled in a manner far above the German average.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Each night our pilots brought in exciting stories of the chase.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the machines we met were handled in a manner far above the German average.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Each night our pilots brought in exciting stories of the chase.
outnumberedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “outnumber” — be larger in number
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading One lone German was induced to take a fatal chance against a British scout formation.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
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 Each night our pilots brought in exciting stories of the chase.
carry out
From this reading One lone German was induced to take a fatal chance against a British scout formation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
except if; if not
From this reading Although they were a higher class of fighting men than we had hitherto flown against, the Germans still showed a reluctance to attack unless they outnumbered us by at least three to one.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was apparent to us by this time that the Germans were bringing their best pilots opposite the British front to meet the determined offensive we had been carrying on since April 1st.
