Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

(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 The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

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

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

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

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in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Oona Dahlborg's jetticopter hovered over the Grand Canyon at the sunset hour.

in or to or toward a former location

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the past participle of “be”

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at or toward the back of something

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plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

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the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

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showing who or what does the action

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a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading Oona Dahlborg's jetticopter hovered over the Grand Canyon at the sunset hour.

past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner

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not open or affording passage or access

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plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

plural of “control” — power to direct or determine

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

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From this reading Oona Dahlborg's jetticopter hovered over the Grand Canyon at the sunset hour.

with great urgency

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something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "And now you know everything, Oona," he ended, "do you think I'm mad?"

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "And now you know everything, Oona," he ended, "do you think I'm mad?"

divisible by two

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all things; all of a situation

From this reading "And now you know everything, Oona," he ended, "do you think I'm mad?"

opinion or judgment

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

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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the central body of an airplane that is designed to accommodate the crew and passengers (or cargo)

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

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

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

possessive form of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Oona Dahlborg's jetticopter hovered over the Grand Canyon at the sunset hour.

-ing form of “grey” — make grey

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

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

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

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

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

From this reading "And now you know everything, Oona," he ended, "do you think I'm mad?"

armor plate that protects the head

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

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From this reading Lee had been talking intensely, almost desperately for quite some time, watching her as she lay back in her seat, her eyes half closed, hands folded behind her neck, the perfect hemispheres of her breasts caressed by the rainbows as they rose slowly with the even rhythm of her breath.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Oona Dahlborg's jetticopter hovered over the Grand Canyon at the sunset hour.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Oona Dahlborg's jetticopter hovered over the Grand Canyon at the sunset hour.

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From this reading "And now you know everything, Oona," he ended, "do you think I'm mad?"

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

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

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From this reading Oona Dahlborg's jetticopter hovered over the Grand Canyon at the sunset hour.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "And now you know everything, Oona," he ended, "do you think I'm mad?"

put into a certain place or abstract location

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United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

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used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

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

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

roused to anger

From this reading "And now you know everything, Oona," he ended, "do you think I'm mad?"

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

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Lee had been talking intensely, almost desperately for quite some time, watching her as she lay back in her seat, her eyes half closed, hands folded behind her neck, the perfect hemispheres of her breasts caressed by the rainbows as they rose slowly with the even rhythm of her breath.

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

From this reading "And now you know everything, Oona," he ended, "do you think I'm mad?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

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From this reading Oona Dahlborg's jetticopter hovered over the Grand Canyon at the sunset hour.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

above and across; more than

From this reading Oona Dahlborg's jetticopter hovered over the Grand Canyon at the sunset hour.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

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plural of “plastic” — generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

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an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

plural of “rainbow” — an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain

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(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music

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the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

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past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Lee had been talking intensely, almost desperately for quite some time, watching her as she lay back in her seat, her eyes half closed, hands folded behind her neck, the perfect hemispheres of her breasts caressed by the rainbows as they rose slowly with the even rhythm of her breath.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

transport commercially

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

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for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Lee had been talking intensely, almost desperately for quite some time, watching her as she lay back in her seat, her eyes half closed, hands folded behind her neck, the perfect hemispheres of her breasts caressed by the rainbows as they rose slowly with the even rhythm of her breath.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Oona Dahlborg's jetticopter hovered over the Grand Canyon at the sunset hour.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

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anything shaped like a falling drop (as a pendant gem on an earring)

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

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

From this reading Oona Dahlborg's jetticopter hovered over the Grand Canyon at the sunset hour.

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

From this reading Lee had been talking intensely, almost desperately for quite some time, watching her as she lay back in her seat, her eyes half closed, hands folded behind her neck, the perfect hemispheres of her breasts caressed by the rainbows as they rose slowly with the even rhythm of her breath.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "And now you know everything, Oona," he ended, "do you think I'm mad?"

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

an instance or single occasion for some event

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the upper part of anything

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

allowing light to pass through diffusely

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

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

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading The disk of whirling gas which kept the teardrop of the fuselage suspended shone in all rainbow colors; it reflected through the translucent plastics top of the fuselage and played over the golden helmet of the girl's hair and over the greying mane of the gaunt man at her side.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had let the controls go so that the little ship drifted with the wind like one of the clouds which sailed a thousand feet or so over the canyon rim.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "And now you know everything, Oona," he ended, "do you think I'm mad?"