used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
dischargingverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
one or the other of two
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
an opposing military force
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
divisible by two
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
set up or found
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
made afraid
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
Huns
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From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
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 Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
engage in
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
not any; not one
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
one-pound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
percussionnounUS /pərˈkʌʃən/
the act of playing a percussion instrument
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
pom-pomnoun
decoration consisting of a ball of tufted wool or silk; usually worn on a hat
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
puffsnounUS /pʌfs/
plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
on the contrary
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
shell-firing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
two-seaternoun
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A new kind of enemy was meeting us now--a two-seater machine which mounted a small cannon, or shell-firing gun.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
a Caucasian
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, they did no harm that I know of, and the Huns did not seem to be able to make even decent shooting with them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Several times, while attacking machines doing artillery work, we were surprised to see little white puffs around us, and realized suddenly that these were small bursting shells.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading The first two or three times we met up with them they rather frightened us, and we kept away from their field of fire, but after a little bit of experience we found there was nothing to worry about.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was a sort of “pom-pom” gun, discharging about a one-pound shell, which would either burst upon percussion or after travelling a certain distance through the air.
