used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "And if the survivors are mad and beyond healing, as you suggest?
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
contagionnounUS /kənˈteɪdʒən/
any disease easily transmitted by contact
From this reading "There is no threat of contagion or epidemic.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
epidemicnounUS /ˌepəˈdemɪk/
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
From this reading "There is no threat of contagion or epidemic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
gearnounUS /ɡɪr/
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading "And if the survivors are mad and beyond healing, as you suggest?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And if the survivors are mad and beyond healing, as you suggest?
impureadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpjʊr/
combined with extraneous elements
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is no threat of contagion or epidemic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
roused to anger
From this reading "And if the survivors are mad and beyond healing, as you suggest?
not any; not one
From this reading "No," said the Russian.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "There is no threat of contagion or epidemic.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "There is no threat of contagion or epidemic.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading "No," said the Russian.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," said the Russian.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "And if the survivors are mad and beyond healing, as you suggest?
survivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading "And if the survivors are mad and beyond healing, as you suggest?
carry out
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No," said the Russian.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is no threat of contagion or epidemic.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading "There is no threat of contagion or epidemic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is not a disease we are dealing with but a bodily reaction to impure atmosphere.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We are safe so long as we retain the breathing gear, and probably without it for short periods, though we will not take that chance."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And if the survivors are mad and beyond healing, as you suggest?
