Chapter XII

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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From this reading "Simple as A-B-C," Andy Flures responded, without the ghost of a smile.

later than; following

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading "Simple as A-B-C," Andy Flures responded, without the ghost of a smile.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Yeh," Fred answered back.

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading "We're on the good old Atlantic--nice little Atlantic--somewhere between the Equator and the North Pole."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Yeh," Fred answered back.

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "We're on the good old Atlantic--nice little Atlantic--somewhere between the Equator and the North Pole."

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles

From this reading "We're on the good old Atlantic--nice little Atlantic--somewhere between the Equator and the North Pole."

all things; all of a situation

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading "Simple as A-B-C," Andy Flures responded, without the ghost of a smile.

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading "Simple as A-B-C," Andy Flures responded, without the ghost of a smile.

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

From this reading "We're on the good old Atlantic--nice little Atlantic--somewhere between the Equator and the North Pole."

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

extremely painful

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading "As simple as I-D-I-O-T. Where on the Atlantic? is what I'd like to know.

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

From this reading "As simple as I-D-I-O-T. Where on the Atlantic? is what I'd like to know.

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

and nothing more

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading "As simple as I-D-I-O-T. Where on the Atlantic? is what I'd like to know.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "As simple as I-D-I-O-T. Where on the Atlantic? is what I'd like to know.

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

From this reading "We're on the good old Atlantic--nice little Atlantic--somewhere between the Equator and the North Pole."

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

used to form the superlative

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "We're on the good old Atlantic--nice little Atlantic--somewhere between the Equator and the North Pole."

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "We're on the good old Atlantic--nice little Atlantic--somewhere between the Equator and the North Pole."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "We're on the good old Atlantic--nice little Atlantic--somewhere between the Equator and the North Pole."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "We're on the good old Atlantic--nice little Atlantic--somewhere between the Equator and the North Pole."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading "We're on the good old Atlantic--nice little Atlantic--somewhere between the Equator and the North Pole."

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading "Simple as A-B-C," Andy Flures responded, without the ghost of a smile.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

in a vehement outcry

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading "Simple as A-B-C," Andy Flures responded, without the ghost of a smile.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "Simple as A-B-C," Andy Flures responded, without the ghost of a smile.

in or at or to some place

From this reading "We're on the good old Atlantic--nice little Atlantic--somewhere between the Equator and the North Pole."

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading "As simple as I-D-I-O-T. Where on the Atlantic? is what I'd like to know.

not injured physically or mentally

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading "We're on the good old Atlantic--nice little Atlantic--somewhere between the Equator and the North Pole."

(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 DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "As simple as I-D-I-O-T. Where on the Atlantic? is what I'd like to know.

in or at the place that

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Simple as A-B-C," Andy Flures responded, without the ghost of a smile.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

the words that are spoken

From this reading DESPERATE HASTE "Well, everything being as it is--in other words, things being as they will be," shouted out Fred Bentner after they had landed, experiencing a reaction of joy and relief at finding himself and the others safe and uninjured after the most harrowing experience of their lives, "I wonder just where we are?"

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

From this reading "Yeh," Fred answered back.