Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

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

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

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

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

protective covering made of metal and used in combat

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

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

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lounges and saloons resounded with noise as police, passengers, and such of the crew as were at liberty made merry.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

power to direct or determine

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Lounges and saloons resounded with noise as police, passengers, and such of the crew as were at liberty made merry.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

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

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

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

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

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

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

the 4th largest of Jupiter's satellites; covered with a smooth shell of frozen water

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

in a gay manner

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

arranged into groups

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

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

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

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From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Hi, men!"

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

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

the quality of being humane

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

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

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Lounges and saloons resounded with noise as police, passengers, and such of the crew as were at liberty made merry.

held up in the air

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

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 Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

plural of “lounge” — an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Lounges and saloons resounded with noise as police, passengers, and such of the crew as were at liberty made merry.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Lounges and saloons resounded with noise as police, passengers, and such of the crew as were at liberty made merry.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Hi, men!"

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Lounges and saloons resounded with noise as police, passengers, and such of the crew as were at liberty made merry.

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From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Lounges and saloons resounded with noise as police, passengers, and such of the crew as were at liberty made merry.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

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

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

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From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Lounges and saloons resounded with noise as police, passengers, and such of the crew as were at liberty made merry.

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From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

operate an airplane

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Lounges and saloons resounded with noise as police, passengers, and such of the crew as were at liberty made merry.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

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

From this reading Lounges and saloons resounded with noise as police, passengers, and such of the crew as were at liberty made merry.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Lounges and saloons resounded with noise as police, passengers, and such of the crew as were at liberty made merry.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

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

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

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 Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Lounges and saloons resounded with noise as police, passengers, and such of the crew as were at liberty made merry.

a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

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

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

a quiet or hushed tone of voice

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

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

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

plural of “waist” — the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading Nadia Stevens and Verna Pickering, arms around each other's waists, entered the room and saluted the group gaily before they became a part of it.

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

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.

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

From this reading Lounges and saloons resounded with noise as police, passengers, and such of the crew as were at liberty made merry.

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

From this reading The control room, in which were grouped the leaders of the expedition and the scientists, was orderly enough, but a noticeable undertone of gladness had replaced the tense air it had known so long.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Spacehounds Triumphant Now that the hexan threat that had so long oppressed the humanity of the _Sirius_ was lifted, that dull gray football of armor steel was filled with relief and rejoicing as the pilot laid his course for Europa.