Chapter II

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

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

a place where planes take off and land

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

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

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Vicki asked Johnny.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading “Where’s Captain March?”

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

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

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

a barrier that serves to enclose an area

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

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

From this reading “He’s late this morning, and that’s not like him.”

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

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

From this reading “He’s late this morning, and that’s not like him.”

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

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

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

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

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading “He’s late this morning, and that’s not like him.”

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “He’s late this morning, and that’s not like him.”

march in a procession

From this reading “Where’s Captain March?”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “He’s late this morning, and that’s not like him.”

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “He’s late this morning, and that’s not like him.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

transport commercially

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

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

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

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

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

not in physical motion

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

a resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

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

From this reading “He’s late this morning, and that’s not like him.”

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

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “He’s late this morning, and that’s not like him.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

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

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

the present time or age

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

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

From this reading _A Strange Trip_ Three mornings later Vicki, Cathy, and Johnny Baker strolled across the concrete apron in front of Gate Five at Idlewild to board the ship for their return run to Tampa.

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

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

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

From this reading “Where’s Captain March?”

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

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Today the skies were clear, but the wind blowing across the huge airfield carried the crisp, cold bite of winter, and small snowdrifts were still piled up against the heavy wire fencing that enclosed the passenger area.