Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

later than; following

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

an airfoil that controls lateral motion

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

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From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

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

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

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From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

weaponry used by military or naval force

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Wine of excitement and stern duties to perform, joined with powerful bodies, made sleeplessness and labor trivialities.

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From this reading Major Bohannan was with the Master.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both men, now in uniform, showed little effect of the sleepless night they had passed.

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From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

past form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Wine of excitement and stern duties to perform, joined with powerful bodies, made sleeplessness and labor trivialities.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Both men, now in uniform, showed little effect of the sleepless night they had passed.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Wine of excitement and stern duties to perform, joined with powerful bodies, made sleeplessness and labor trivialities.

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

plural of “food” — any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

set up or found

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

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

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

third-person singular of “hew” — make or shape as with an axe

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

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

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Wine of excitement and stern duties to perform, joined with powerful bodies, made sleeplessness and labor trivialities.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Wine of excitement and stern duties to perform, joined with powerful bodies, made sleeplessness and labor trivialities.

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From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

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

From this reading Both men, now in uniform, showed little effect of the sleepless night they had passed.

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From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Wine of excitement and stern duties to perform, joined with powerful bodies, made sleeplessness and labor trivialities.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Major Bohannan was with the Master.

engage in

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

the force of workers available

From this reading Both men, now in uniform, showed little effect of the sleepless night they had passed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Both men, now in uniform, showed little effect of the sleepless night they had passed.

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From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

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

From this reading Both men, now in uniform, showed little effect of the sleepless night they had passed.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Both men, now in uniform, showed little effect of the sleepless night they had passed.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading Wine of excitement and stern duties to perform, joined with powerful bodies, made sleeplessness and labor trivialities.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Wine of excitement and stern duties to perform, joined with powerful bodies, made sleeplessness and labor trivialities.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Both men, now in uniform, showed little effect of the sleepless night they had passed.

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From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading Both men, now in uniform, showed little effect of the sleepless night they had passed.

a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep

From this reading Wine of excitement and stern duties to perform, joined with powerful bodies, made sleeplessness and labor trivialities.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

in the near future

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Wine of excitement and stern duties to perform, joined with powerful bodies, made sleeplessness and labor trivialities.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

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

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

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

From this reading Both men, now in uniform, showed little effect of the sleepless night they had passed.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

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

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

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From this reading Wine of excitement and stern duties to perform, joined with powerful bodies, made sleeplessness and labor trivialities.

plural of “turbine” — rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Both men, now in uniform, showed little effect of the sleepless night they had passed.

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

From this reading STORM BIRDS The first slow light of day, "under the opening eyelids of the morn," found the Master up in the screened observation gallery at the tip of the port aileron.

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From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

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

From this reading Major Bohannan was with the Master.

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From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

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

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Wine of excitement and stern duties to perform, joined with powerful bodies, made sleeplessness and labor trivialities.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Major Bohannan was with the Master.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Here were mounted two of the six machine-guns that comprised _Nissr's_ heavier armament; and here, too, were hung a dozen of the wonderful life-preservers--combination anti-gravity turbines and vacuum-belt, each containing a signal-light, a water-distiller and condensed foods--that, invented by Brixton Hewes, soon after the close of the war, had done so much to make air-travel safe.