used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
beltedadjectiveUS /ˈbeltəd/
having or provided with a belt
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
bubbleverbUS /ˈbʌbəl/
form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
power to direct or determine
From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
dispelverbUS /dɪˈspel/
force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
Frane
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From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "And I got plenty of air, see?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now he proceeded with the space suit.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And I got plenty of air, see?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
lecturedverbUS /ˈlektʃərd/
past form of “lecture” — deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he proceeded with the space suit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
a full supply
From this reading "And I got plenty of air, see?"
pluggedadjectiveUS /plʌɡd/
(of a coin) altered by the insertion of a plug of base metal
From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Now he proceeded with the space suit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "And I got plenty of air, see?"
silicon-plastic
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From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
slacksnounUS /slæks/
(used in the plural) pants for casual wear
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
snugged
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From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Now he proceeded with the space suit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Now he proceeded with the space suit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
tuggedverbUS /tʌɡd/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
uncoiledadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɔɪld/
no longer coiled
From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
valvenounUS /vælv/
a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading He uncoiled the length of silicon-plastic hose and plugged one end into the bubble helmet, the other into the wall valve of the control cabin.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "With enough air a man can live for weeks in one of these," Frane lectured to dispel a depressed feeling of confinement, as he tugged the bulky space garment up and fastened it around his neck.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
WoolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading Wool slacks snugged in at the ankles and belted tightly to a felt jacket with a tight, soft collar.
