used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
can't
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From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “That’s a mighty pleasant conclusion!” laughed Jimmie.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
a boy or man
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
moving swiftly
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
for a limitless time
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN RANGER UNIFORM.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
Jimmie
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From this reading “That’s a mighty pleasant conclusion!” laughed Jimmie.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading “That’s a mighty pleasant conclusion!” laughed Jimmie.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading “That’s a mighty pleasant conclusion!” laughed Jimmie.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “That’s a mighty pleasant conclusion!” laughed Jimmie.
RANGERnounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading IN RANGER UNIFORM.
rangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
in the near future
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
That's
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From this reading “That’s a mighty pleasant conclusion!” laughed Jimmie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
undueadjectiveUS /ənˈduː/
not yet payable
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading IN RANGER UNIFORM.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Speaking about sleep,” Ben observed, as Kit made the remark that he never expected to get any more, “reminds me that we can’t go on like this forever.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will soon be daylight, now, and the chances are that the fellow in the other flying machine will lie low for a time for the same reason that we shall.
won't
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From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words, he won’t want to attract undue attention by hovering over the mountains in plain sight of forest rangers and tourists.”
