Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The day was fading, and already the feet of the distant mountains were wrapped in purple twilight.

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

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

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

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

a mountain range in South America running 5000 miles along the Pacific coast

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

a formal public statement

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

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

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

with no effort to conceal

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Finally Pedro entered and closed the door.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was fading, and already the feet of the distant mountains were wrapped in purple twilight.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The day was fading, and already the feet of the distant mountains were wrapped in purple twilight.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Finally Pedro entered and closed the door.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Finally Pedro entered and closed the door.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

a feeling of extreme joy

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

weakening in force or intensity

From this reading The day was fading, and already the feet of the distant mountains were wrapped in purple twilight.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The day was fading, and already the feet of the distant mountains were wrapped in purple twilight.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally Pedro entered and closed the door.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

the act of giving

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

plural of “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 The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

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

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

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From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Ned walked to a window and looked out.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

a particular point in time

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

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From this reading Ned walked to a window and looked out.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Ned walked to a window and looked out.

above and across; more than

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

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From this reading Finally Pedro entered and closed the door.

the possibility of future success

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The day was fading, and already the feet of the distant mountains were wrapped in purple twilight.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

that is on a string

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

power to dominate or defeat

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

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

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

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

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

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

From this reading Ned walked to a window and looked out.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The day was fading, and already the feet of the distant mountains were wrapped in purple twilight.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The window faced the north, giving a fair view of the city and the Andes as they strung along in that direction, looking like a chain of bald heads lifting from the obscurity of a fog.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Ned walked to a window and looked out.

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

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

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

From this reading The day was fading, and already the feet of the distant mountains were wrapped in purple twilight.

in or at the place that

From this reading A CHASE IN THE NIGHT Following the excited announcement by Mike that an airship was prowling about over the mountains and Leroy's sudden cry of exultation at the prospect of a struggle for supremacy above the clouds, there was for a moment absolute silence in the hotel room where the boys stood.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Ned walked to a window and looked out.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading The day was fading, and already the feet of the distant mountains were wrapped in purple twilight.