Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

From this reading When that was adjusted the pain in his throat eased and the lids of his eyes lost their sting.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was no trace of suffering on any of their faces and he could see the woman breathing naturally.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading There was no trace of suffering on any of their faces and he could see the woman breathing naturally.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There was no trace of suffering on any of their faces and he could see the woman breathing naturally.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading When that was adjusted the pain in his throat eased and the lids of his eyes lost their sting.

extravagant exaggeration

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When that was adjusted the pain in his throat eased and the lids of his eyes lost their sting.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There was no trace of suffering on any of their faces and he could see the woman breathing naturally.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

moving swiftly

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

an association of criminals

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

before any deductions

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

crowded or massed together

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

North American songbirds having a yellow breast

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading When that was adjusted the pain in his throat eased and the lids of his eyes lost their sting.

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading When that was adjusted the pain in his throat eased and the lids of his eyes lost their sting.

hide under a false appearance

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

in motion

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

as might be expected

From this reading There was no trace of suffering on any of their faces and he could see the woman breathing naturally.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no trace of suffering on any of their faces and he could see the woman breathing naturally.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When that was adjusted the pain in his throat eased and the lids of his eyes lost their sting.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was no trace of suffering on any of their faces and he could see the woman breathing naturally.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

above and across; more than

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading When that was adjusted the pain in his throat eased and the lids of his eyes lost their sting.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading There was no trace of suffering on any of their faces and he could see the woman breathing naturally.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

a person, without saying who

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

From this reading When that was adjusted the pain in his throat eased and the lids of his eyes lost their sting.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

a state of acute pain

From this reading There was no trace of suffering on any of their faces and he could see the woman breathing naturally.

causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When that was adjusted the pain in his throat eased and the lids of his eyes lost their sting.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no trace of suffering on any of their faces and he could see the woman breathing naturally.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading When that was adjusted the pain in his throat eased and the lids of his eyes lost their sting.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

a just detectable amount

From this reading There was no trace of suffering on any of their faces and he could see the woman breathing naturally.

a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

up to a particular time

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Across the floor the members of the gang were huddled in a lifeless mass, but beside him, the bodies of the Gonzalas lay relaxed, as if they were asleep.

at the time that

From this reading GROSS EXAGGERATION As the air grew more and more suffocating and the Flying Buddy slipped off into unconsciousness he had a hazy idea that someone was moving about him and that a queer hood, like the special gas mask the Don had given them when they started off in the “Lark” from Texas, was slipped over his head.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It seemed to Jim as if he remained in the great temple, which slowly grew lighter until each object stood out distinctly.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading There was no trace of suffering on any of their faces and he could see the woman breathing naturally.