Chapter XVIII · Good Samaritans

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

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

highly skilled

From this reading Step by step they accomplished it, and before long were commencing to descend the tree.

a pass to a receiver downfield from the passer

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

later than; following

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

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From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

in addition

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

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

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

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

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

someone who operates an aircraft

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

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

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Step by step they accomplished it, and before long were commencing to descend the tree.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

plural of “bomb” — an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Thad now gave instructions just how to work the branches free, one by one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thad now gave instructions just how to work the branches free, one by one.

the act of grasping

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Step by step they accomplished it, and before long were commencing to descend the tree.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Step by step they accomplished it, and before long were commencing to descend the tree.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

a large number or amount

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

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

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

every person

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

-ing form of “explode” — cause to burst with a violent release of energy

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Thad now gave instructions just how to work the branches free, one by one.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Thad now gave instructions just how to work the branches free, one by one.

tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

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

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

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

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

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

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

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From this reading Thad now gave instructions just how to work the branches free, one by one.

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

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Thad now gave instructions just how to work the branches free, one by one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Step by step they accomplished it, and before long were commencing to descend the tree.

and nothing more

From this reading Thad now gave instructions just how to work the branches free, one by one.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

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 Step by step they accomplished it, and before long were commencing to descend the tree.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

a brief written record

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

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

From this reading Thad now gave instructions just how to work the branches free, one by one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Thad now gave instructions just how to work the branches free, one by one.

above and across; more than

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

operate an airplane

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Step by step they accomplished it, and before long were commencing to descend the tree.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

a reference point to shoot at

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

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

From this reading Thad now gave instructions just how to work the branches free, one by one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

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

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

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

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

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

From this reading "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Step by step they accomplished it, and before long were commencing to descend the tree.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

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

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

(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 "Well done, Allan!" exclaimed Giraffe as the third boy successfully clutched the aviator, after they had managed between them to swing him in.

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

From this reading Step by step they accomplished it, and before long were commencing to descend the tree.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Keep a good hold on him everybody," he said, and was also pleased to note that the aeroplane pilot had himself taken a desperate clutch upon a small limb, as though meaning to be of what little assistance he could.

in or at the place that

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

which person or people

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Thad now gave instructions just how to work the branches free, one by one.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The man proved to be full of grit, as was to be expected of one who continually took his life in his hands in making those daring aerial flights, thousands of feet above the earth, and over hostile lines at that, where he would be a target for dozens of exploding shrapnel bombs.