Chapter VI

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

From this reading "Lied like a trooper," said Pope, and the pilot turned half-angry, half-amused blue eyes on him.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

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

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "How'd you get him?" asked Brave.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading "Lied like a trooper," said Pope, and the pilot turned half-angry, half-amused blue eyes on him.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading "How'd you get him?" asked Brave.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Brave gestured to a straight-backed chair.

a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

clothing in general

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

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

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

an early name of Ireland that is now used in poetry

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

opinion or judgment

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

past form of “gesture” — show, express or direct through movement

From this reading Brave gestured to a straight-backed chair.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "How'd you get him?" asked Brave.

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

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

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

From this reading "Lied like a trooper," said Pope, and the pilot turned half-angry, half-amused blue eyes on him.

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

From this reading "Lied like a trooper," said Pope, and the pilot turned half-angry, half-amused blue eyes on him.

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

From this reading "How'd you get him?" asked Brave.

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

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

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

From this reading "How'd you get him?" asked Brave.

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

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano

From this reading "Lied like a trooper," said Pope, and the pilot turned half-angry, half-amused blue eyes on him.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Lied like a trooper," said Pope, and the pilot turned half-angry, half-amused blue eyes on him.

without limits in extent or size or quantity

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Please sit there, Mr. Grady."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

operate an airplane

From this reading "Lied like a trooper," said Pope, and the pilot turned half-angry, half-amused blue eyes on him.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Please sit there, Mr. Grady."

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading "Lied like a trooper," said Pope, and the pilot turned half-angry, half-amused blue eyes on him.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Lied like a trooper," said Pope, and the pilot turned half-angry, half-amused blue eyes on him.

be seated

From this reading "Please sit there, Mr. Grady."

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

having a straight back

From this reading Brave gestured to a straight-backed chair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

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

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Please sit there, Mr. Grady."

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

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

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

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading "Lied like a trooper," said Pope, and the pilot turned half-angry, half-amused blue eyes on him.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "Lied like a trooper," said Pope, and the pilot turned half-angry, half-amused blue eyes on him.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

of pleasing proportions

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

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

From this reading They brought in Erin Grady, dressed in brown civilian clothes and wearing an expression of curiosity on his lean well-proportioned face and in eyes that were accustomed to peering into measureless deeps of the sky.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How'd you get him?" asked Brave.