Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading They set up a regular radio-and-screen watch after that.

later than; following

From this reading They set up a regular radio-and-screen watch after that.

(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 They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

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

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

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From this reading Jerry Rivas and Anse Dawes, with whomever they could find to help them, were making a systematic search.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

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

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

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

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

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

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

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

From this reading Jerry Rivas and Anse Dawes, with whomever they could find to help them, were making a systematic search.

American patriot who rode with Paul Revere to warn that the British were advancing on Lexington and Concord (1745-1799)

From this reading Jerry Rivas and Anse Dawes, with whomever they could find to help them, were making a systematic search.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

subject to popular election

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

divisible by two

From this reading They even found refrigerators and freeze-bins full of meat and vegetables fresh after forty years.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

provide as food

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Jerry Rivas and Anse Dawes, with whomever they could find to help them, were making a systematic search.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

plural of “foodstuff” — (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading They even found refrigerators and freeze-bins full of meat and vegetables fresh after forty years.

set up or found

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

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

From this reading They even found refrigerators and freeze-bins full of meat and vegetables fresh after forty years.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading They even found refrigerators and freeze-bins full of meat and vegetables fresh after forty years.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading They even found refrigerators and freeze-bins full of meat and vegetables fresh after forty years.

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

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

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

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment (especially good food and drink)

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

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

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Jerry Rivas and Anse Dawes, with whomever they could find to help them, were making a systematic search.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

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

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading Jerry Rivas and Anse Dawes, with whomever they could find to help them, were making a systematic search.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

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

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

most important element

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Jerry Rivas and Anse Dawes, with whomever they could find to help them, were making a systematic search.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading They even found refrigerators and freeze-bins full of meat and vegetables fresh after forty years.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

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

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

a full supply

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

a stipulated condition

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

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

From this reading They set up a regular radio-and-screen watch after that.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

plural of “refrigerator” — white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures

From this reading They even found refrigerators and freeze-bins full of meat and vegetables fresh after forty years.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading They set up a regular radio-and-screen watch after that.

plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

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

From this reading Jerry Rivas and Anse Dawes, with whomever they could find to help them, were making a systematic search.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Jerry Rivas and Anse Dawes, with whomever they could find to help them, were making a systematic search.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They set up a regular radio-and-screen watch after that.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

a spacecraft designed to carry a crew into interstellar space (especially in science fiction)

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

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

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

characterized by order and planning

From this reading Jerry Rivas and Anse Dawes, with whomever they could find to help them, were making a systematic search.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They set up a regular radio-and-screen watch after that.

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

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

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

From this reading They set up a regular radio-and-screen watch after that.

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

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

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

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

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

From this reading They set up a regular radio-and-screen watch after that.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading They even found refrigerators and freeze-bins full of meat and vegetables fresh after forty years.

look attentively

From this reading They set up a regular radio-and-screen watch after that.

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

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Charley Gatworth and Piet Ludvyckson, both of whom were studying astrogation in hopes of qualifying as space officers after they had a real spaceship, elected themselves to that duty; it gave them plenty of time for study.

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

From this reading Jerry Rivas and Anse Dawes, with whomever they could find to help them, were making a systematic search.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jerry Rivas and Anse Dawes, with whomever they could find to help them, were making a systematic search.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading They looked first of all for foodstuffs, and found enough in the storerooms of three restaurants on the executive level to feed their own party in gourmet style for a year, and enough in the main storerooms to provision an army.

a late time of life

From this reading They even found refrigerators and freeze-bins full of meat and vegetables fresh after forty years.