Chapter VII

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

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

Having no one else present.

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

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

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading "Anyway, we've got to keep Pat safe," McGinity said.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

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

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

not accessible to view

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

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

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

-ing form of “decipher” — convert code into ordinary language

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

on a floor below

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

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

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Anyway, we've got to keep Pat safe," McGinity said.

excessively quick

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

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

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

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From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

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

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

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

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

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

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

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

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

increase the likelihood of

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

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

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

and nothing more

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

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

From this reading "Anyway, we've got to keep Pat safe," McGinity said.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

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 "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

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

From this reading "Anyway, we've got to keep Pat safe," McGinity said.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading "Anyway, we've got to keep Pat safe," McGinity said.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

not used up

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

pierce with many holes

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "Anyway, we've got to keep Pat safe," McGinity said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Anyway, we've got to keep Pat safe," McGinity said.

a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

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

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

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

From this reading "Anyway, we've got to keep Pat safe," McGinity said.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

on a floor above

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading "And as long as this creature is kept in the house, she should be instructed never to wander round alone, upstairs or downstairs.

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From this reading "Anyway, we've got to keep Pat safe," McGinity said.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why, I've got nerves of steel, myself, but I'll confess that if I bumped unexpectedly into a creature like that, in the dark, I'd run like hell."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

showing curiosity

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading At this, Henry entered the picture, remaining just long enough to dash down a cup of black coffee, and to invite McGinity and me down to the beach for a more detailed study of the rocket, and to search for the parchment scroll concealed therein, the deciphering of which he felt would help solve the riddle of Mars.

produce a literary work

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I'm mighty glad to have your assistance, McGinity," he said, over his hasty cup of coffee, "and I've been wondering if you could arrange with your newspaper to remain with us, and write your stories here."