Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

in the past

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

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

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

(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 Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

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

From this reading FLIGHT OF THE CROWS Up and up went the balloon.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

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

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air

From this reading FLIGHT OF THE CROWS Up and up went the balloon.

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

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call

From this reading FLIGHT OF THE CROWS Up and up went the balloon.

a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading FLIGHT OF THE CROWS Up and up went the balloon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

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

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

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

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

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

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

a particular point in time

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

not any; not one

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FLIGHT OF THE CROWS Up and up went the balloon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

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

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

above and across; more than

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

by chance

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

made afraid

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

past form of “soar” — rise rapidly

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

not in physical motion

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

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

From this reading FLIGHT OF THE CROWS Up and up went the balloon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

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

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading FLIGHT OF THE CROWS Up and up went the balloon.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

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

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Twelve stone is a heavy weight to be freed from, and the great globe of gas and silk and cord soared upwards like a bird.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading FLIGHT OF THE CROWS Up and up went the balloon.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

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

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

during the time that

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.

a Caucasian

From this reading A minute ago a strong, resolute leader was with them, and now their scared white faces stared and stared at the empty place on the hoop, at the cords his hands had held; but his place was empty, no sound came from above or below, the majesty and the sadness of night and the high places of the earth were around them, and the familiar earth and hope were out of reach and out of sight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Beneath it, in the strange grey light which had come in these higher regions of air with the evening, three human beings still clung to life, although for the moment all its sweetness seemed gone for them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Ah, Snap, it is well with you,' was perhaps the thought uppermost in each one's heart as the dread stillness reigned around and the cold grew, while a faintness and dizziness began to creep over them.