Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading “We’d better keep close to the safety line,” advised the leader.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

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

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “There’s a good deal of hubbub around, and we’d better watch out for the MacGuffins.”

someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air

From this reading “I’d like to see that balloon, all the same,” observed one of his band.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading “I’d like to see that balloon, all the same,” observed one of his band.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “We’d better keep close to the safety line,” advised the leader.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading “We’d better keep close to the safety line,” advised the leader.

plural of “contrivance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

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

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading “There’s a good deal of hubbub around, and we’d better watch out for the MacGuffins.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

a boy or man

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “There’s a good deal of hubbub around, and we’d better watch out for the MacGuffins.”

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

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

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

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

From this reading “I’d like to see that balloon, all the same,” observed one of his band.

loud confused noise from many sources

From this reading “There’s a good deal of hubbub around, and we’d better watch out for the MacGuffins.”

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From this reading “I’d like to see that balloon, all the same,” observed one of his band.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “We’d better keep close to the safety line,” advised the leader.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “I’d like to see that balloon, all the same,” observed one of his band.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading “We’d better keep close to the safety line,” advised the leader.

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

From this reading “There’s a good deal of hubbub around, and we’d better watch out for the MacGuffins.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

not any; not one

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading “I’d like to see that balloon, all the same,” observed one of his band.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “I’d like to see that balloon, all the same,” observed one of his band.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “There’s a good deal of hubbub around, and we’d better watch out for the MacGuffins.”

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading “We’d better keep close to the safety line,” advised the leader.

Identical; not different.

From this reading “I’d like to see that balloon, all the same,” observed one of his band.

a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I’d like to see that balloon, all the same,” observed one of his band.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I’d like to see that balloon, all the same,” observed one of his band.

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

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

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

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

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

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

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

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

look attentively

From this reading “There’s a good deal of hubbub around, and we’d better watch out for the MacGuffins.”

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

From this reading “We’d better keep close to the safety line,” advised the leader.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Reckon there’s no spot safe for a free and easy fellow with all these new-fangled contrivances,” remarked the man.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A TRUSTY GUIDE The young aviator had to do some explaining for the benefit of the outlaw leader before the latter could understand what a searchlight was.