used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
(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 At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
being joined in close association
From this reading Plenty of themlyne crystals were in the chest left to us, and the little case attached to the jacket was filled with them, in readiness for any emergency.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Plenty of themlyne crystals were in the chest left to us, and the little case attached to the jacket was filled with them, in readiness for any emergency.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Plenty of themlyne crystals were in the chest left to us, and the little case attached to the jacket was filled with them, in readiness for any emergency.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
not accessible to view
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
crystalsnounUS /ˈkrɪstəlz/
plural of “crystal” — a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading Plenty of themlyne crystals were in the chest left to us, and the little case attached to the jacket was filled with them, in readiness for any emergency.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
electrites
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From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Plenty of themlyne crystals were in the chest left to us, and the little case attached to the jacket was filled with them, in readiness for any emergency.
divisible by two
From this reading Paul even thought the inflated jacket might be made to float two, at a pinch.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Plenty of themlyne crystals were in the chest left to us, and the little case attached to the jacket was filled with them, in readiness for any emergency.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Paul even thought the inflated jacket might be made to float two, at a pinch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
gas-jacket
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From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
inflatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪd/
enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
From this reading Paul even thought the inflated jacket might be made to float two, at a pinch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Paul even thought the inflated jacket might be made to float two, at a pinch.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
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 True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
go away from a place
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Plenty of themlyne crystals were in the chest left to us, and the little case attached to the jacket was filled with them, in readiness for any emergency.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Plenty of themlyne crystals were in the chest left to us, and the little case attached to the jacket was filled with them, in readiness for any emergency.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Paul even thought the inflated jacket might be made to float two, at a pinch.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Paul even thought the inflated jacket might be made to float two, at a pinch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
not any; not one
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
one's
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From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul even thought the inflated jacket might be made to float two, at a pinch.
a human being
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Paul even thought the inflated jacket might be made to float two, at a pinch.
a full supply
From this reading Plenty of themlyne crystals were in the chest left to us, and the little case attached to the jacket was filled with them, in readiness for any emergency.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading Plenty of themlyne crystals were in the chest left to us, and the little case attached to the jacket was filled with them, in readiness for any emergency.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading At present there was no suggestion of any one’s taking advantage of the find to run away from his comrades; but it was a satisfaction to us all to know we had recovered the jacket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Plenty of themlyne crystals were in the chest left to us, and the little case attached to the jacket was filled with them, in readiness for any emergency.
themlyne
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From this reading Plenty of themlyne crystals were in the chest left to us, and the little case attached to the jacket was filled with them, in readiness for any emergency.
in or at that place or location
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Paul even thought the inflated jacket might be made to float two, at a pinch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Paul even thought the inflated jacket might be made to float two, at a pinch.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Plenty of themlyne crystals were in the chest left to us, and the little case attached to the jacket was filled with them, in readiness for any emergency.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having armed ourselves with the electrites, each putting on a fresh belt, we concealed the precious gas-jacket beneath a divan.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading True, there was but one for nine of us, but it meant that one person in the party, at least, would be able to leave the valley at will, and that counted for a good deal with those in our present uncomfortable position.
