used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
anew
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
airmennounUS /ˈermen/
plural of “airman” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading It was but one example of the solicitude of the R.A.F. for its budding airmen, and of the determination to receive the very best material for flying.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was but one example of the solicitude of the R.A.F. for its budding airmen, and of the determination to receive the very best material for flying.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading It was but one example of the solicitude of the R.A.F. for its budding airmen, and of the determination to receive the very best material for flying.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
a state at a particular time
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
approval
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
Daventry
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From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
Derek
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From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
Derek's
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From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It was but one example of the solicitude of the R.A.F. for its budding airmen, and of the determination to receive the very best material for flying.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It was but one example of the solicitude of the R.A.F. for its budding airmen, and of the determination to receive the very best material for flying.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
moving swiftly
From this reading It was but one example of the solicitude of the R.A.F. for its budding airmen, and of the determination to receive the very best material for flying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was but one example of the solicitude of the R.A.F. for its budding airmen, and of the determination to receive the very best material for flying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was but one example of the solicitude of the R.A.F. for its budding airmen, and of the determination to receive the very best material for flying.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
lungnounUS /lʌŋ/
either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading It was but one example of the solicitude of the R.A.F. for its budding airmen, and of the determination to receive the very best material for flying.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
not any; not one
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
and nothing more
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
a light shade of red
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
quirksnounUS /kwɜːrks/
plural of “quirk” — a strange attitude or habit
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was but one example of the solicitude of the R.A.F. for its budding airmen, and of the determination to receive the very best material for flying.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading It was but one example of the solicitude of the R.A.F. for its budding airmen, and of the determination to receive the very best material for flying.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
carry out
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was but one example of the solicitude of the R.A.F. for its budding airmen, and of the determination to receive the very best material for flying.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
precisely as stated
From this reading It was but one example of the solicitude of the R.A.F. for its budding airmen, and of the determination to receive the very best material for flying.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Derek's First Flight Derek Daventry had passed through several medical examinations since his entry as a cadet of the R.A.F. but this one in particular was a thoroughly strenuous test.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Having been put through the usual ordeal as regards his keenness of vision and hearing, lung capacity, and heart action only a few weeks previously, it came as a surprise that he should again be "put through the mill".
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
in the company of; together with
From this reading The preliminary examination over, Derek had to undergo special tests through which every cadet must emerge with credit before being allowed to "take the air".
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The authorities realize that it is easy for a reckless youth to ruin his constitution in a very short time, and consequently no steps are spared to keep the quirks in the very pink of condition.
