used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
(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 Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before these projects were complete, the tempest broke.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
lacking funds
From this reading But before these projects were complete, the tempest broke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before these projects were complete, the tempest broke.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Toward the Light It was only three "wakes" later when catastrophe struck.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading But before these projects were complete, the tempest broke.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
one or the other of two
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
flues
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From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
yet to be or coming
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
not accessible to view
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Toward the Light It was only three "wakes" later when catastrophe struck.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
knapsacks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Toward the Light It was only three "wakes" later when catastrophe struck.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Toward the Light It was only three "wakes" later when catastrophe struck.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
necessitiesnounUS /nəˈsesɪtiz/
plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
not one, and not any
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
and nothing more
From this reading Toward the Light It was only three "wakes" later when catastrophe struck.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
Overworld
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But before these projects were complete, the tempest broke.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
secretedverbUS /səˈkriːtɪd/
past form of “secrete” — generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
get by special effort
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Toward the Light It was only three "wakes" later when catastrophe struck.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading But before these projects were complete, the tempest broke.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Toward the Light It was only three "wakes" later when catastrophe struck.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But before these projects were complete, the tempest broke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Toward the Light It was only three "wakes" later when catastrophe struck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward the Light It was only three "wakes" later when catastrophe struck.
hard to endure
From this reading During the interval, I had been sheltering Clay the best I could, trying to keep him disguised and hidden, laying out a future course of action.
tubesnounUS /tuːbz/
plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
directed up
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
wakesnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading Toward the Light It was only three "wakes" later when catastrophe struck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Toward the Light It was only three "wakes" later when catastrophe struck.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
at the time that
From this reading Toward the Light It was only three "wakes" later when catastrophe struck.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Already I had withdrawn the military guard from the tubes; I had secreted a quantity of hooks, ropes, and other climbing tackle at the base of one of the flues, which, I knew, led upward to the Overworld; I had taken steps to secure quantities of concentrated food, medical supplies, and other necessities, to be strapped in knapsacks about our backs.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Many were our hurried little talks in which we decided that the only safety for either of us lay in the Overworld; however, since premature flight would be worse than none at all, we were making our plans coolly and deliberately.
