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From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after some practice, I began to get the trick of gauging muscular effort to a minimum of vertical and a maximum of horizontal.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
in addition
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But after some practice, I began to get the trick of gauging muscular effort to a minimum of vertical and a maximum of horizontal.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
beltsnounUS /belts/
plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after some practice, I began to get the trick of gauging muscular effort to a minimum of vertical and a maximum of horizontal.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
comparableadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
able to be compared or worthy of comparison
From this reading The correct form, I found, was in a measure comparable to that of skating.
make right or correct
From this reading The correct form, I found, was in a measure comparable to that of skating.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
crudeadjectiveUS /kruːd/
not carefully or expertly made
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
move gently or carefully
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The correct form, I found, was in a measure comparable to that of skating.
set up or found
From this reading The correct form, I found, was in a measure comparable to that of skating.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
gaugingverbUS /ˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “gauge” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading But after some practice, I began to get the trick of gauging muscular effort to a minimum of vertical and a maximum of horizontal.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But after some practice, I began to get the trick of gauging muscular effort to a minimum of vertical and a maximum of horizontal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
horizontaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading But after some practice, I began to get the trick of gauging muscular effort to a minimum of vertical and a maximum of horizontal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
leapsnounUS /liːps/
plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
staying power
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
maximumnounUS /ˈmæksəməm/
the largest possible quantity
From this reading But after some practice, I began to get the trick of gauging muscular effort to a minimum of vertical and a maximum of horizontal.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The correct form, I found, was in a measure comparable to that of skating.
minimumnounUS /ˈmɪnəməm/
the smallest possible quantity
From this reading But after some practice, I began to get the trick of gauging muscular effort to a minimum of vertical and a maximum of horizontal.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading But after some practice, I began to get the trick of gauging muscular effort to a minimum of vertical and a maximum of horizontal.
prolongingverbUS /proʊˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “prolong” — lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading The correct form, I found, was in a measure comparable to that of skating.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But after some practice, I began to get the trick of gauging muscular effort to a minimum of vertical and a maximum of horizontal.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
techniquenounUS /tekˈniːk/
a practical method or art applied to some particular task
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
thrashingnounUS /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
a sound defeat
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading But after some practice, I began to get the trick of gauging muscular effort to a minimum of vertical and a maximum of horizontal.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
verticaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading But after some practice, I began to get the trick of gauging muscular effort to a minimum of vertical and a maximum of horizontal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The correct form, I found, was in a measure comparable to that of skating.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
at the time that
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Life in the 25th Century We were delayed in starting for quite a while since I had to acquire a few crude ideas about the technique of using these belts.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
Wilma
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From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had been sitting down, for instance, with the belt strapped about me, enjoying an ease similar to that of a comfortable armchair; when I stood up with a natural exertion of muscular effort, I shot ten feet into the air, with a wild instinctive thrashing of arms and legs that amused Wilma greatly.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I found, also, that in forest work particularly the arms and hands could be used to great advantage in swinging along from branch to branch, so prolonging leaps almost indefinitely at times.
