used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
aerodromenounUS /ˈerədroʊm/
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
air-craft
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From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
airmannounUS /ˈermən/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
airman-spy
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From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
airmennounUS /ˈermen/
plural of “airman” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
AlliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
back-areas
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From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
court-martialnounUS /ˈkɔːrtmɑːrʃəl/
a military court to try members of the armed services who are accused of serious breaches of martial law
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
Daventry
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From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
Derek
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From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
set up or found
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
HertznounUS /herts/
the unit of frequency; one hertz has a periodic interval of one second (named for Heinrich Rudolph Hertz)
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
HunnounUS /hʌn/
a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
not any; not one
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
Peilfell
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From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
rôle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
not in physical motion
From this reading The prisoner had escaped, and, although his description had been circulated all along the Allied front and over the back-areas, the Count was still at large.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
TanksnounUS /tæŋks/
plural of “tank” — an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
Tenetoir
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From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Amongst the British airmen the general tone of expression was one of sympathy--as far as sympathy could be extended to a Hun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
von
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From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the second occasion it was to give evidence against the airman-spy Count Hertz von Peilfell; but upon arriving at his destination he found that the court-martial had been summoned to no purpose.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Von Peilfell was a crack airman; his rôle of spy was quite in accordance with modern warfare, for both British and French air-craft had frequently landed spies well behind the German lines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading With the Tanks For the second time within twelve hours Derek Daventry made a journey by car to Le Tenetoir aerodrome.
