used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had given the handle less than a dozen vigorous strokes when the doctor suddenly exclaimed,-- "Stop!
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
air-pump
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From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
bevelledverbUS /ˈbevəld/
inflected form of “bevel” — cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
bulkheadnounUS /ˈbʌlkhed/
a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Twilight of Space "Shall I come up into your compartment for the operation?"
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading The Twilight of Space "Shall I come up into your compartment for the operation?"
compartmentsnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I had given the handle less than a dozen vigorous strokes when the doctor suddenly exclaimed,-- "Stop!
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I had given the handle less than a dozen vigorous strokes when the doctor suddenly exclaimed,-- "Stop!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Twilight of Space "Shall I come up into your compartment for the operation?"
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I had given the handle less than a dozen vigorous strokes when the doctor suddenly exclaimed,-- "Stop!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had given the handle less than a dozen vigorous strokes when the doctor suddenly exclaimed,-- "Stop!
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Twilight of Space "Shall I come up into your compartment for the operation?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Twilight of Space "Shall I come up into your compartment for the operation?"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I had given the handle less than a dozen vigorous strokes when the doctor suddenly exclaimed,-- "Stop!
levernounUS /ˈlevər/
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
not any; not one
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Twilight of Space "Shall I come up into your compartment for the operation?"
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The Twilight of Space "Shall I come up into your compartment for the operation?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
port-hole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
pumpverbUS /pʌmp/
operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The Twilight of Space "Shall I come up into your compartment for the operation?"
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The Twilight of Space "Shall I come up into your compartment for the operation?"
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading I had given the handle less than a dozen vigorous strokes when the doctor suddenly exclaimed,-- "Stop!
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading I had given the handle less than a dozen vigorous strokes when the doctor suddenly exclaimed,-- "Stop!
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I had given the handle less than a dozen vigorous strokes when the doctor suddenly exclaimed,-- "Stop!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had given the handle less than a dozen vigorous strokes when the doctor suddenly exclaimed,-- "Stop!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Twilight of Space "Shall I come up into your compartment for the operation?"
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The Twilight of Space "Shall I come up into your compartment for the operation?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Twilight of Space "Shall I come up into your compartment for the operation?"
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading I had given the handle less than a dozen vigorous strokes when the doctor suddenly exclaimed,-- "Stop!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
at the time that
From this reading I had given the handle less than a dozen vigorous strokes when the doctor suddenly exclaimed,-- "Stop!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
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 The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "No; for this first time we will pump out my compartment, as I wish to observe from the rear port-hole the action of the air which we set free."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The bulkhead, with its bevelled edge, was therefore fitted into the opening between the compartments, and I took the first turn at the lever handle of the air-pump, while the doctor observed from the window.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Twilight of Space "Shall I come up into your compartment for the operation?"
