touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
Allerton
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From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Won’t it be better to use the electrites, sir?” inquired Joe.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Won’t it be better to use the electrites, sir?” inquired Joe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
electrites
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From this reading “Won’t it be better to use the electrites, sir?” inquired Joe.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
divisible by two
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
gas-jackets
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From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
ten 10s
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
inflateverbUS /ɪnˈfleɪt/
exaggerate or make bigger
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Won’t it be better to use the electrites, sir?” inquired Joe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Won’t it be better to use the electrites, sir?” inquired Joe.
Joe
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From this reading “Won’t it be better to use the electrites, sir?” inquired Joe.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
move hurridly
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
except for; apart from
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Won’t it be better to use the electrites, sir?” inquired Joe.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Won’t it be better to use the electrites, sir?” inquired Joe.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Won’t it be better to use the electrites, sir?” inquired Joe.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “There must be three or four hundred of those fellows, at least, and if they rush us we won’t stand much show.”
the act of using
From this reading “Won’t it be better to use the electrites, sir?” inquired Joe.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meantime we nine, trapped as we were, prepared for defense against an army of natives.
belonging to which person
From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
Won't
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From this reading “Won’t it be better to use the electrites, sir?” inquired Joe.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading “I think we should stand ready to inflate our gas-jackets, however, so if the worst happens we may escape by rising into the air.
wouldn't
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From this reading “I fear even the electrites wouldn’t save us in that event,” replied Allerton, whose face showed anxiety for the first time.
